CVE-2022-41325

Name: CVE-2022-41325
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-06T16:15:11.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41325 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An integer overflow in the VNC module in VideoLAN VLC Media Player through 3.0.17.4 allows attackers, by tricking a user into opening a crafted playlist or connecting to a rogue VNC server, to crash VLC or execute code under some conditions.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An integer overflow in the VNC module in VideoLAN VLC Media Player through 3.0.17.4 allows attackers, by tricking a user into opening a crafted playlist or connecting to a rogue VNC server, to crash VLC or execute code under some conditions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Videolan	Vlc Media Player	<= 3.0.17.4
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

https://twitter.com/0xMitsurugiThird Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5297Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/vlc_vnc_int_overflow-CVE-2022-41325.pdfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc3018.htmlVendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/0xMitsurugiThird Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5297Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/vlc_vnc_int_overflow-CVE-2022-41325.pdfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc3018.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41325?

How severe is CVE-2022-41325?

CVE-2022-41325 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41325?

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