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.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8
- CVSS 3.0 Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade vlc | Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade vlc-qt4Upgrade vlc | Jul 22, 2018 | Jul 21, 2018 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade vlc-data (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-plugin-svg (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-plugin-zvbi (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-plugin-sdl (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-plugin-fluidsynth (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-plugin-samba (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-nox (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-plugin-jack (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-plugin-notify (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libvlccore7 (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libvlccore8 (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade vlc-plugin-pulse (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libvlc5 (Ubuntu Pro) | Mar 22, 2023 | Jul 11, 2018 |
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