CVE-2023-49468 Memory corruption in n/a
A global buffer overflow in libde265 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted video files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-49468?
CVE-2023-49468 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Struktur Libde265, published on 7 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Libde265 v1.0.14 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow vulnerability in the read_coding_unit function at slice.cc.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49468?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Struktur Libde265.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49468?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-49468 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-49468 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Struktur Libde265
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2023-49468, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-49468, GHSA-6j48-hfg3-m4hg, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-49468.