CVE-2023-24757: 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 putunweightedpred16fallback function at fallback-motion.cc. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input file.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libde265<=1.0.3-1
1.0.11-0+deb10u61.0.11-0+deb11u31.0.11-0+deb11u11.0.11-1+deb12u21.0.15-1
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~
1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~
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
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.2-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~
1.0.2-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~
struktur libde265=1.0.10
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Mar 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Feb 26, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:10 PM
Description

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-24757.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24757?

The severity of CVE-2023-24757 is medium.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Struktur Libde265 version 1.0.10 and Debian Debian Linux version 10.0.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers using a crafted input file to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-24757?

Yes, there is a fix available. Users should update to a version of libde265 that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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