Libde265 · Libde265 · CVE-2020-21598
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
libde265 version 1.0.4
**Description**
The issue is related to a heap buffer overflow in the `ff hevc put unweighted pred 8 sse` function. This can be exploited via a crafted file, potentially allowing a remote attacker to access confidential data, compromise data integrity, and cause a denial of service.
**Recommendations**
For libde265 version 1.0.4, consider disabling the `ff hevc put unweighted pred 8 sse` function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to crafted files that could exploit this issue to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.