CVE-2023-24755: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 1, 2023
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Updated

libde265 v1.0.10 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference in the putweightedpred8fallback function at fallback-motion.cc. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input file.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.4-1ubuntu0.3
1.0.4-1ubuntu0.3
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.8-1ubuntu0.2
1.0.8-1ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.11-1
1.0.11-1
struktur libde265=1.0.10
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/libde265
1.0.11-1+deb12u21.0.11-1+deb12u31.0.15-1+deb13u21.1.3-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libde265 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.4-1ubuntu0.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libde265 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.8-1ubuntu0.2
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/libde265 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.11-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libde265 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.0.11-1+deb12u2Fixed in 1.0.11-1+deb12u3Fixed in 1.0.15-1+deb13u2Fixed in 1.1.3-1

Event History

Mar 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24755?

CVE-2023-24755 is a vulnerability in libde265 v1.0.10 that allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input file.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-24755?

CVE-2023-24755 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2023-24755 affect Struktur Libde265?

Struktur Libde265 version 1.0.10 is affected by CVE-2023-24755.

4

How does CVE-2023-24755 affect Debian Debian Linux?

Debian Debian Linux version 10.0 is affected by CVE-2023-24755.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-24755?

Currently, there is no known fix for CVE-2023-24755. It is recommended to update to a patched version of libde265 when it becomes available or apply any official patches provided by the vendor.

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