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CVE-2026-73324 (GCVE-0-2026-73324)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2026-09-09 13:31 – Updated: 2026-09-14 13:17
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
VLC media player 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 information disclosure vulnerability
Summary
Certain VLC media player builds in versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 contain a memory-safety vulnerability reachable when processing media from an attacker-controlled network source. Exploitation requires user interaction and may disclose a limited, layout-dependent amount of VLC process memory. Exposure depends on build configuration.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-14 13:16 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/videolan/vlc | product |
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1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN | VLC media player |
Affected:
3.0.0 , ≤ 3.0.23
(semver)
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Date Public
2026-08-23 00:00
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CVE-2026-56711 (GCVE-0-2026-56711)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2026-09-09 13:31 – Updated: 2026-09-18 17:23
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
VLC media player 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 memory corruption vulnerability
Summary
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Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-18 17:10 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/videolan/vlc | product |
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1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN | VLC media player |
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Date Public
2026-08-23 00:00
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CVE-2025-51602 (GCVE-0-2025-51602)
Vulnerability from nvd – Published: 2026-01-16 00:00 – Updated: 2026-03-23 20:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
mmstu.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.22 allows an out-of-bounds read and denial of service via a crafted 0x01 response from an MMS server.
Severity
4.8 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-20 17:35 UTC
CWE
- CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds Read
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN | VLC media player |
Affected:
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(semver)
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CVE-2026-73324 (GCVE-0-2026-73324)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-09 13:31 – Updated: 2026-09-14 13:17
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
VLC media player 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 information disclosure vulnerability
Summary
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Severity
4.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-14 13:16 UTC
Assigner
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| URL | Tags |
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CVE-2026-56711 (GCVE-0-2026-56711)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-09 13:31 – Updated: 2026-09-18 17:23
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
VLC media player 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 memory corruption vulnerability
Summary
VLC media player versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 contain a memory-safety vulnerability reachable when processing crafted media. Exploitation requires user interaction and may result in application termination or code execution with the privileges of the VLC process.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-18 17:10 UTC
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/videolan/vlc | product |
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1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN | VLC media player |
Affected:
3.0.0 , ≤ 3.0.23
(semver)
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Date Public
2026-08-23 00:00
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CVE-2025-51602 (GCVE-0-2025-51602)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-01-16 00:00 – Updated: 2026-03-23 20:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
mmstu.c in VideoLAN VLC media player before 3.0.22 allows an out-of-bounds read and denial of service via a crafted 0x01 response from an MMS server.
Severity
4.8 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-01-20 17:35 UTC
CWE
- CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds Read
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VideoLAN | VLC media player |
Affected:
0 , < 3.0.22
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