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USN-6677-1: libde265 vulnerabilities
First published: Tue Mar 05 2024(Updated: )
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. This issue only affected Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2023-27102) 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. This issue only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2023-27103) 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-2023-43887, CVE-2023-47471, CVE-2023-49465, CVE-2023-49467, CVE-2023-49468)
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libde265-0 | <1.0.12-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.0.12-2ubuntu0.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libde265-0 | <1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3 | 1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libde265-0 | <1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4 | 1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libde265-0 | <1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm4 | 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm4 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libde265-0 | <1.0.2-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm4 | 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm4 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-49468
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-49465
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-27102
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-49467
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-27103
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-47471
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-43887
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libde265/1.0.12-2ubuntu0.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libde265/1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libde265/1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6677-1 (Advisory)
Child vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6677-1?
USN-6677-1 is considered to pose a potential denial of service risk.
How do I fix USN-6677-1?
To fix USN-6677-1, update the libde265 package to the appropriate version for your Ubuntu distribution.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-6677-1?
USN-6677-1 affects Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, and 23.10.
What is the cause of the vulnerability described in USN-6677-1?
The vulnerability in USN-6677-1 is caused by libde265 being able to dereference invalid memory.
Can USN-6677-1 lead to a remote attack?
USN-6677-1 does not directly enable remote attacks but can be exploited if a user opens a specially crafted file.
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