CVE-2018-11529
mediumpriority · attend · 56EPSS 0.405 · 99 %ileexploit · weaponizedCHEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
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.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedAbility Camera Connectabb_psirt
The problem is corrected in the following product versions: ABB Ability Camera Connect 1.5.0.15 The 3rd party component has already been updated. The easiest path to mitigate the problem is an update of just VLC Media Player by the customer. ABB recommends that customers apply the update at earliest convenience. It is also possible to update to the latest Version of Camera Connect.
- FixedAbility Camera Connectcisa_csaf_ot
The problem is corrected in the following product versions: ABB Ability Camera Connect 1.5.0.15 The 3rd party component has already been updated. The easiest path to mitigate the problem is an update of just VLC Media Player by the customer. ABB recommends that customers apply the update at earliest convenience. It is also possible to update to the latest Version of Camera Connect.
- MitigationAbility Camera Connectabb_psirt
The affected software is deployed exclusively in isolated environments with no internet connectivity and restricted external access. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires a user to open a specially crafted MKV file provided by an attacker. Since the system operates in a controlled network without exposure to untrusted sources, the likelihood of receiving and executing malicious media files is significantly reduced. Additionally, operational procedures can enforce the use of trusted media files only, further minimizing the risk.
- MitigationAbility Camera Connectcisa_csaf_ot
The affected software is deployed exclusively in isolated environments with no internet connectivity and restricted external access. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires a user to open a specially crafted MKV file provided by an attacker. Since the system operates in a controlled network without exposure to untrusted sources, the likelihood of receiving and executing malicious media files is significantly reduced. Additionally, operational procedures can enforce the use of trusted media files only, further minimizing the risk.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.8–8
weaknesses
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exploits (2)
Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.
- exploit/windows/fileformat/vlc_mkvVLC Media Player MKV Use After Freeweaponized · metasploit
- EDB-45626VLC Media Player - MKV Use-After-Free (Metasploit)functional · exploit_db
affected products (12)
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advisories (2)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- 4HZM000603ABB Ability Camera Connect Vulnerabilities in outdated 3rd party component (VLC)2025-11-27csaf · abb_psirtCH
ABB is aware of public reports of vulnerabilities in a 3rd party component VLC media player Version 2.2.4 which was delivered together with the installation package of Camera Connect Version 1.5.0.14 and below. An update is available that resolves a privately reported outdated 3rd party component with vulnerabilities in the product versions listed as affected in this advisory. An attacker who successfully exploited any of these vulnerabilities in the 3rd party component could potentially compromise the system in different ways.
- ICSA-26-146-05ABB Ability Camera Connect2025-11-27icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
ABB is aware of public reports of vulnerabilities in a 3rd party component VLC media player Version 2.2.4 which was delivered together with the installation package of Camera Connect Version 1.5.0.14 and below. An update is available that resolves a privately reported outdated 3rd party component with vulnerabilities in the product versions listed as affected in this advisory. An attacker who successfully exploited any of these vulnerabilities in the 3rd party component could potentially compromise the system in different ways.
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sources
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references (13)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28cnnvd
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311cnnvd
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251cnnvd
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/cnnvd
- https://www.videolan.org/Patchcnnvd
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28enisa_euvd
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311enisa_euvd
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251enisa_euvd
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