How severe is CVE-2026-33164?

CVE-2026-33164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-33164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-33164?

CVE-2026-33164 affects Struktur Libde265. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-33164?

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.

Does CVE-2026-33164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-33164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13810.

When was CVE-2026-33164 published?

CVE-2026-33164 was published on 2026-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-33164

CVE-2026-33164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Struktur Libde265 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-13810
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Struktur Libde265
Published: 2026-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libde265 is an open source implementation of the h.265 video codec. Prior to version 1.0.17, a malformed H.265 PPS NAL unit causes a segmentation fault in pic_parameter_set::set_derived_values(). This issue has been patched in version 1.0.17.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-33164?: libde265 is an open source implementation of the h.265 video codec. Prior to version 1.0.17, a malformed H.265 PPS NAL unit causes a segmentation fault in pic_parameter_set::set_derived_values(). This issue has been patched in version 1.0.17.
How severe is CVE-2026-33164?: CVE-2026-33164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-33164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-33164?: CVE-2026-33164 affects Struktur Libde265. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33164?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-33164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-33164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13810.
When was CVE-2026-33164 published?: CVE-2026-33164 was published on 2026-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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