CVE-2018-11529

Published Jul 11, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 8.0 High EPSS 40.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4251-1 vlc security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4805-1 VLC vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:10 AM
Reserved
May 29, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 11, 2018, 4:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:36 AM