CVE-2020-26664
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A vulnerability in EbmlTypeDispatcher::send in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.11 allows attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-01-08
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-26664?
A vulnerability in EbmlTypeDispatcher::send in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.11 allows attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.
Is CVE-2020-26664 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-26664 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-26664?
CVE-2020-26664 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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