CVE-2018-11529: Debian Linux
High severity, CVSS 8.0. EPSS: 37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Affected products
Published 2018-07-11. Last modified 2026-06-17.