CVE-2017-8906 describes an integer underflow vulnerability in the x265 video encoder, specifically within the planeClipAndMax() function, affecting MulticoreWare x265 through version 2.4 and its dependencies like libbpg. This flaw can be triggered by processing a small picture during encoding, leading to a Denial of Service. Rated Medium (CVSS 5.5), the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, with the primary impact being system availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:multicorewareinc:x265_high_efficiency_video_coding:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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