High severity7.0NVD Advisory· Published Sep 9, 2026· Updated Sep 18, 2026
CVE-2026-56711
CVE-2026-56711
Description
VLC media player versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 contain a memory-safety vulnerability reachable when processing crafted media. Exploitation requires user interaction and may result in application termination or code execution with the privileges of the VLC process.
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News mentions
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- Multiple VLC Media Player Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Corrupt or Read Heap MemoryCyber Security News · Sep 12, 2026