CVE-2018-11516

Name: CVE-2018-11516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-28T16:29:00.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-11516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The vlc_demux_chained_Delete function in input/demux_chained.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .swf file.. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vlc_demux_chained_Delete function in input/demux_chained.c in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .swf file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.62%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	3.0.0
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	3.0.1

References

http://code610.blogspot.com/2018/05/make-free-vlc.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104293Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041312Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1801.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://code610.blogspot.com/2018/05/make-free-vlc.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104293Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041312Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.videolan.org/security/sa1801.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-11516?

How severe is CVE-2018-11516?

CVE-2018-11516 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11516?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST