CVE-2018-11516: Use After Free

Published May 28, 2018
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Updated

The vlcdemuxchainedDelete function in input/demuxchained.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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Videolan VLC Media Player=3.0.0
Videolan VLC Media Player=3.0.1

Event History

May 28, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-11516?

CVE-2018-11516 is a vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.1 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via a crafted .swf file.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-11516?

CVE-2018-11516 is rated as high severity with a CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.8.

3

How does CVE-2018-11516 affect Videolan Vlc Media Player?

Videolan Vlc Media Player versions 3.0.0 and 3.0.1 are affected by CVE-2018-11516.

4

How can CVE-2018-11516 be exploited?

CVE-2018-11516 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted .swf file.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2018-11516?

Yes, here are some references related to CVE-2018-11516: [Link1], [Link2], [Link3].

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