USN-6659-1: libde265 vulnerabilities
It was discovered that libde265 could be made to write out of bounds. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-43244, CVE-2022-43249, CVE-2022-43250, CVE-2022-47665, CVE-2023-25221) It was discovered that libde265 could be made to read out of bounds. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2022-43245) It was discovered that libde265 could be made to dereference invalid memory. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2023-24751, CVE-2023-24752, CVE-2023-24754, CVE-2023-24755, CVE-2023-24756, CVE-2023-24757, CVE-2023-24758)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6659-1?
The severity of USN-6659-1 is critical due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix USN-6659-1?
To fix USN-6659-1, you should upgrade the libde265 package to the recommended version specific to your Ubuntu distribution.
What systems are affected by USN-6659-1?
USN-6659-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, and 22.04 with specific versions of the libde265 package.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-6659-1?
USN-6659-1 addresses vulnerabilities CVE-2022-43244, CVE-2022-43249, CVE-2022-47665, and CVE-2023-24752.
What are the risks associated with USN-6659-1?
The risks associated with USN-6659-1 include potential denial of service and the possibility for attackers to execute arbitrary code.