CVE-2022-1253

Name: CVE-2022-1253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-06T12:15:09.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1253 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository strukturag/libde265 prior to and including 1.0.8. The fix is established in commit 8e89fe0e175d2870c39486fdd09250b230ec10b8 but does not yet belong to an official release.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository strukturag/libde265 prior to and including 1.0.8. The fix is established in commit 8e89fe0e175d2870c39486fdd09250b230ec10b8 but does not yet belong to an official release.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.02%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Struktur	Libde265	<= 1.0.8

References

https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/commit/8e89fe0e175d2870c39486fdd09250b230ec10b8Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/1-other-strukturag/libde265Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5346
https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/commit/8e89fe0e175d2870c39486fdd09250b230ec10b8Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/1-other-strukturag/libde265Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5346

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1253?

How severe is CVE-2022-1253?

CVE-2022-1253 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1253?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST