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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.0 8.0/10
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
No affected versions have been published.
Timeline
- Published
- Jul 11, 2018
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified