CVE-2018-11529

High

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.

SeverityHigh

CVSS8.0

Exploit probability—

Product

Debian Linux

PublishedJul 11, 2018

First seenJul 11, 2018

How to fix

Vendor advisories

debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
debian debian_linux	9.0	—
videolan vlc_media_player	v ≤ 2.2.8	—

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