Use After Free Affecting vlc package, versions <2.2.2-5ubuntu0.16.04.5+esm1
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- published22 Jul 2018
- disclosed11 Jul 2018
Introduced: 11 Jul 2018
CVE-2018-11529 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Ubuntu:16.04 vlc to version 2.2.2-5ubuntu0.16.04.5+esm1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream vlc package and not the vlc package as distributed by Ubuntu.
See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 relevant fixed versions and status.
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.
References
- http://people.ubuntu.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/CVE-2018-11529
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-11529
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626