CVE-2026-49295: libde265 is an open source implementation of the h.265 video codec

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-49295?

libde265: upgrade to 1.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-49295 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49295 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-49295 affect?

CVE-2026-49295 affects libde265. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). libde265 is an open source implementation of the h.265 video codec. Prior to version 1.0.20, a crafted H.265 bitstream can cause an out-of-bounds array write in `decoder_context::process_reference_picture_set()` (`libde265/decctx.cc:1376`).

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-49295?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-49295 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting libde265. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libde265 is an open source implementation of the h.265 video codec. Prior to version 1.0.20, a crafted H.265 bitstream can cause an out-of-bounds array write in `decoder_context::process_reference_picture_set()` (`libde265/decctx.cc:1376`). The root cause is a missing aggregate bound check on predicted short-term reference picture set entries. Individual list sizes are validated, but the combined count after predicted RPS construction can exceed

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-06-19
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: struktur

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-19 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

struktur libde265 UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.20

Fixed in: 1.0.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libde265 || rpm -q libde265 || libde265 --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libde265

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libde265

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-49295?

libde265: upgrade to 1.0.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-49295 being exploited?

CVE-2026-49295 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-49295 affect?

CVE-2026-49295 affects libde265. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). libde265 is an open source implementation of the h.265 video codec. Prior to version 1.0.20, a crafted H.265 bitstream can cause an out-of-bounds array write in `decoder_context::process_reference_picture_set()` (`libde265/decctx.cc:1376`).

How urgent is CVE-2026-49295?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-49346 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE libde265 is an open source implementation of the h.265 video codec

References

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