Use-after-free vulnerability in the crafted MKV files in VLC media player (Mac OS X)| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:46747 | Date: (C)2018-07-24 (M)2023-12-20 |
| Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: macos |
The host is installed with VideoLAN VLC media player through 2.2.8 and is prone to a use-after-free vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to properly handle crafted MKV files. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the logged-in user via crafted MKV files.
| Platform: |
| Apple Mac OS 14 |
| Apple Mac OS 13 |
| Apple Mac OS 12 |
| Apple Mac OS 11 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.15 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.14 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.10 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.11 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.12 |
| Apple Mac OS X 10.13 |
