CVE-2023-24758: 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 ffhevcputweightedpredavg8sse function at sse-motion.cc. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input file.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
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
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 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.0.4-1ubuntu0.3
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.0.8-1ubuntu0.2
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.0.11-1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~
  6. 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 the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-24758.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24758?

The severity of CVE-2023-24758 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-24758?

libde265 v1.0.10 is affected by CVE-2023-24758.

4

How can CVE-2023-24758 be exploited?

CVE-2023-24758 can be exploited by attackers using a crafted input file, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2023-24758?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-24758 at the following links: [https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/issues/383](https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/issues/383) and [https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00004.html](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00004.html).

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