CVE-2018-11529
CVSS v3
8
HIGH
EPSS Score
73.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-07-11
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-45626
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-11529?
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.
Is CVE-2018-11529 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-11529 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 73.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-11529?
CVE-2018-11529 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8 (HIGH severity).
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