How severe is CVE-2024-38949?

CVE-2024-38949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38949?

CVE-2024-38949 affects Struktur Libde265. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38949?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-38949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37680.

When was CVE-2024-38949 published?

CVE-2024-38949 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38949

CVE-2024-38949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Struktur Libde265 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37680
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Struktur Libde265
Published: 2024-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Libde265 v1.0.15 allows attackers to crash the application via crafted payload to display444as420 function at sdl.cc

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38949?: Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Libde265 v1.0.15 allows attackers to crash the application via crafted payload to display444as420 function at sdl.cc
How severe is CVE-2024-38949?: CVE-2024-38949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38949?: CVE-2024-38949 affects Struktur Libde265. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38949 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38949 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37680.
When was CVE-2024-38949 published?: CVE-2024-38949 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:struktur:libde265:1.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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