Use After Free Vulnerability in VideoLAN VLC Media Player 2.2.x Allows Arbitrary Code Execution via Crafted MKV Files

CVE-2018-11529 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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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