# CVE-2018-11529: 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 craf

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2018-07-11 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/vlc_mkv.rb

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