# CVE-2024-38949: libde265-0: Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Libde265 v1.0.15 allows attackers to crash the application via crafted payload...

CVE-2024-38949 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-38949, released June 26, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-38949
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0040
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 26, 2024

## 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

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libde265 Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.0.11-1+deb12u3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-38949](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-38949.md) | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Linux | libde265 Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.0.15-1+deb13u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-38949](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-38949.md) | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Linux | libde265 Debian 14 | 1.1.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-38949](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-38949.md) | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Linux | libde265-0 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm6 | [libde265-0 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libde265-0-1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm6.md) | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-0 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4+esm2 | [libde265-0 1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4+esm2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libde265-0-1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4-esm2.md) | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-0 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3+esm2 | [libde265-0 1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3+esm2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libde265-0-1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3-esm2.md) | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-0 Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 1.0.15-1ubuntu0.1 | [libde265-0 1.0.15-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libde265-0-1.0.15-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-0 Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 1.0.16-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libde265-0 1.0.16-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-libde265-0-1.0.16-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-examples Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm6 | [libde265-examples 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libde265-examples-1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm6.md) | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-examples Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4+esm2 | [libde265-examples 1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4+esm2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libde265-examples-1.0.4-1ubuntu0.4-esm2.md) | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-examples Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3+esm2 | [libde265-examples 1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3+esm2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libde265-examples-1.0.8-1ubuntu0.3-esm2.md) | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-examples Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 1.0.15-1ubuntu0.1 | [libde265-examples 1.0.15-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-libde265-examples-1.0.15-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Linux | libde265-examples Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS (resolute) | 1.0.16-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [libde265-examples 1.0.16-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-resolute-libde265-examples-1.0.16-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jun 30, 2026 |

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