CVE-2018-11529

Summary

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.

Impact & exploitability

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products we track (1)

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix promptly. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Additional information

• NVD record
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311Advisory
• https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251Advisory
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28Advisory
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/Advisory