Is CVE-2018-11529 actively exploited?

CVE-2018-11529 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-11529?

CVE-2018-11529 has a CVSS score of 8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2018-11529?

Patch guidance is available from debian security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2018-11529.

Fix CVE-2018-11529 - HIGH debian debian linux

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2018-11529?

2 products: debian debian linux, videolan vlc media player.

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: adjacent network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-416 · Use After Free

Metadata

Primary Vendor: DEBIAN
Published: 7/11/2018
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2018-11529

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