Upstream information
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.SUSE information
Overall state of this security issue: Does not affect SUSE products
This issue is currently rated as having important severity.
National Vulnerability Database | |
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Base Score | 6.8 |
Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Access Vector | Network |
Access Complexity | Medium |
Authentication | None |
Confidentiality Impact | Partial |
Integrity Impact | Partial |
Availability Impact | Partial |
National Vulnerability Database | |
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Base Score | 8 |
Vector | AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Access Vector | Adjacent Network |
Access Complexity | Low |
Privileges Required | None |
User Interaction | Required |
Scope | Unchanged |
Confidentiality Impact | High |
Integrity Impact | High |
Availability Impact | High |