CVE-2023-49468: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 7, 2023
·Updated
Libde265 v1.0.14 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow vulnerability in the readcodingunit function at slice.cc.
Affected Software
7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libde265<=1.0.3-1, <=1.0.11-0+deb11u1
1.0.11-0+deb10u61.0.11-0+deb11u31.0.11-1+deb12u21.0.15-1
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~
1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4
1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3
1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.12-2ubuntu0.1
1.0.12-2ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/libde265<1.0.2-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~
1.0.2-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~
struktur libde265=1.0.14
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 7, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
Mar 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:35 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-49468?
CVE-2023-49468 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a global buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-49468?
To mitigate CVE-2023-49468, upgrade libde265 to a fixed version such as 1.0.11-0+deb10u6 or later for Debian-based systems.
3
Which versions of libde265 are affected by CVE-2023-49468?
CVE-2023-49468 affects libde265 version 1.0.14 and earlier versions.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2023-49468?
CVE-2023-49468 could allow attackers to exploit the global buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-49468?
Additional information about CVE-2023-49468 can be found in the relevant security advisories and discussions from the Debian and Ubuntu communities.