vulnerability
VideoLAN-SA-1801: Heap use after free during SWF file playback
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) | May 28, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 | Aug 11, 2025 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
May 28, 2018
Added
Jul 16, 2018
Modified
Aug 11, 2025
Description
The vlc_demux_chained_Delete function in input/demux_chained.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .swf file.
Solution
videolan-vlc-upgrade-3_0_2
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