CVE-2023-49468
CVE-2023-49468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Struktur Libde265 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Struktur Libde265
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Libde265 v1.0.14 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow vulnerability in the read_coding_unit function at slice.cc.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49468?
- Libde265 v1.0.14 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow vulnerability in the read_coding_unit function at slice.cc.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49468?
- CVE-2023-49468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-49468 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-49468?
- CVE-2023-49468 affects Struktur Libde265. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-49468?
- 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-2023-49468 published?
- CVE-2023-49468 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/issues/432
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00022.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:struktur:libde265:1.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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