CVE-2018-11516
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.8 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-05-28
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-11516?
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.
Is CVE-2018-11516 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-11516 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-11516?
CVE-2018-11516 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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