Description
There is an Assertion `scaling_list_pred_matrix_id_delta==1' failed at sps.cc:925 in libde265 v1.0.8 when decoding file, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by running the application with a crafted file or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libde265 | 1.0.8-1.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | libde265 | 1.0.8-1.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | libde265 | 1.0.8-1.1 | — |
| Debian 11 | libde265 | 1.0.11-0+deb11u1 | DSA-5346-1 |
| Debian 10 | libde265 | 1.0.3-1+deb10u1 | DLA-3240-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | libde265 | 1.0.8-1ubuntu0.1 | USN-6627-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | libde265 | 1.0.4-1ubuntu0.2 | USN-6627-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | libde265 | 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm2 | USN-6627-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | libde265 | 1.0.2-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm2 | USN-6627-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-6627-1 libde265 vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 25, 2026
- DSA-5346-1 libde265 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-3240-1 libde265 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026