Is CVE-2018-11529 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2018-11529, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2018-11529 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2018-11529 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-11529?

CVE-2018-11529 has a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH).

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CVE-2018-11529

CWE-416Published: July 11, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.0

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-11529 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.0.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-11529. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorAdjacent

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

videolan1 product(s)

vlc media player

Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Exploit-DB

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

PacketStorm

Security advisories & exploits

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Jul/28

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041311

ADVISORYhttps://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4251

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45626/

News & Research Mentioning CVE-2018-11529

ABB Ability Camera Connect

CISA Alerts· May 26, 2026

View CSAF Summary 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. The following versions of ABB Ability Camera Connect are affected: Ability Camera Connect vers:intdot/<=1.5.0.14, 1.5.0.15 CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 9.8 ABB ABB Ability Camera Connect Heap-base [xlite_meta score:73 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:cb2322dae913e0f028a6207677f6d89816cfbf5c2d1e4136a4b95ad99d56df16]