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CVE-2026-73324

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.3 EPSS 0.33% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-09 · Last synced 2026-09-15

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

VLC media player is vulnerable due to improper handling of RTSP response lines, which can lead to buffer overflows and unintended disclosure of sensitive heap memory. When a malicious server sends an excessively long response, it can expose session identifiers and other data, potentially allowing attackers to exploit this information in subsequent requests. Organizations using VLC, particularly those with enabled RTSP modules, should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate risks associated with data leakage.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-73324
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.3
EPSS
0.33%

Original NVD Description

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.