CVE-2018-11529: Use After Free
First published: Wed Jul 11 2018(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/vlc | 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u2 3.0.18-0+deb11u1 3.0.18-2 3.0.19-1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Videolan Vlc Media Player | <=2.2.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2018/msg00130.html)
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc-3.0/commit/c472668ff873cfe29281822b4548715fb7bb0368
- https://github.com/videolan/vlc-3.0/commit/d2dadb37e7acc25ae08df71e563855d6e17b5b42
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-11529
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-11529?
CVE-2018-11529 is a use after free vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC media player 2.2.x.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-11529?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-11529 by leveraging the use after free vulnerability to execute arbitrary code via crafted MKV files.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11529?
CVE-2018-11529 has a severity level of high (8).
How can I fix CVE-2018-11529?
To fix CVE-2018-11529, update VideoLAN VLC media player to version 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1, 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u2, 3.0.18-0+deb11u1, 3.0.18-2, or 3.0.19-1.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-11529?
More information about CVE-2018-11529 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
- collector/security-tracker-debian
- collector/nvd-index
- package-manager/debian
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian debian linux
- version/debian debian linux/9.0
- vendor/videolan
- canonical/videolan vlc media player
- version/videolan vlc media player/2.2.8