How severe is CVE-2023-43887?

CVE-2023-43887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-43887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43887?

CVE-2023-43887 affects Struktur Libde265. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-43887 published?

CVE-2023-43887 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43887

CVE-2023-43887 is a high-severity vulnerability in Struktur Libde265 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Struktur Libde265
Published: 2023-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Libde265 v1.0.12 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the num_tile_columns and num_tile_row parameters in the function pic_parameter_set::dump.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43887?: Libde265 v1.0.12 was discovered to contain multiple buffer overflows via the num_tile_columns and num_tile_row parameters in the function pic_parameter_set::dump.
How severe is CVE-2023-43887?: CVE-2023-43887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-43887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43887?: CVE-2023-43887 affects Struktur Libde265. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-43887 published?: CVE-2023-43887 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:struktur:libde265:1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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