high8.0Public exploit code
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.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- VLC Media Player - MKV Use-After-Free (Metasploit)2018-10-16 · local · windows · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | Version 9.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | through 2.2.8 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/