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 | debian-upgrade-vlc | Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 11, 2018 | |
| Freebsd | freebsd-upgrade-package-vlcfreebsd-upgrade-package-vlc-qt4 | Jul 22, 2018 | Jul 21, 2018 | |
| Ubuntu | ubuntu-pro-upgrade-libvlc5ubuntu-pro-upgrade-libvlccore7ubuntu-pro-upgrade-libvlccore8ubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlcubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-dataubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-noxubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-plugin-fluidsynthubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-plugin-jackubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-plugin-notifyubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-plugin-pulseubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-plugin-sambaubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-plugin-sdlubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-plugin-svgubuntu-pro-upgrade-vlc-plugin-zvbi | Mar 22, 2023 | Jul 11, 2018 |
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