CVE-2021-36409: High severity libde265 vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2022
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

There is an Assertion scalinglistpredmatrixiddelta==1' failed at sps.cc:925 in libde265 v1.0.8 when decoding file, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by running the application with a crafted file or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libde265
1.0.11-0+deb11u31.0.11-0+deb11u11.0.11-1+deb12u21.0.15-1
struktur libde265=1.0.8
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Jan 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Feb 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:18 PM
Description
Sep 19, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:51 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36409?

CVE-2021-36409 is a vulnerability in libde265 v1.0.8 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by running the application with a crafted file or possibly have unspecified other impact.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36409?

CVE-2021-36409 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-36409?

The affected software includes Struktur Libde265 1.0.8, Debian Debian Linux 10.0, Debian Debian Linux 11.0, and debian/libde265 versions up to and including 1.0.3-1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-36409?

To fix CVE-2021-36409, you should update the libde265 package to version 1.0.11-0+deb10u4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36409?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-36409 in the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/issues/300), [Debian LTS Announce](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00027.html), and [Debian Security Advisory](https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5346).

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