#VU10429 Remote code execution in mpv - CVE-2018-6360

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10429

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6360

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
mpv
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: mpv-player

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the ytdl_hook script. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

mpv: 0.1 - 0.27.0

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External links
https://github.com/mpv-player/mpv/issues/5456

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.