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CVE-2018-11529

VideoLAN VLC media player 2.2.x is prone to a use after free vulnerability which an attacker can leverage to execute arbitrary code via crafted MKV files. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial of service conditions.

  • Published: Jul 11, 2018
  • Updated: Apr 13, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2018-11529
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 8
  • AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.8
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
debian / debian_linux 9.0 9.0.x
videolan / vlc_media_player - 2.2.8.x