CVE-2023-49468

Name: CVE-2023-49468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-07T20:15:38.477+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Libde265 v1.0.14 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow vulnerability in the read_coding_unit function at slice.cc.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Libde265 v1.0.14 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow vulnerability in the read_coding_unit function at slice.cc.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Struktur	Libde265	1.0.14

References

https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/issues/432Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00022.html
https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/issues/432Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/12/msg00022.html

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49468?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-49468?

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Source: NVD / NIST