High severity8.0NVD Advisory· Published Jul 11, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-11529
CVE-2018-11529
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.
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Affected products
2>=2.2.0,<2.3.0+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: >=2.2.0,<2.3.0
- (no CPE)range: 2.2.x
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28nvdExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251nvdThird Party Advisory
News mentions
1- ABB Ability Camera ConnectCISA ICS Advisories