Vulnerability identifier: #VU86851

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1253

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libde265
Mobile applications / Libraries for mobile applications

Vendor: struktur AG

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the read_sps_NAL() function in decctx.cc. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted video file to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libde265: 0.1 - 1.0.8

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External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/1-other-strukturag/libde265
http://github.com/strukturag/libde265/commit/8e89fe0e175d2870c39486fdd09250b230ec10b8
http://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5346

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.