CVE-2026-73324

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
VideoLANVLC media player3.0.0 <= 3.0.23affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
  • CWE-170: Improper Null Termination

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References