CVE-2018-16797
CVE-2018-16797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kakaocorp Potplayer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Kakaocorp Potplayer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow in PotPlayerMini.exe in PotPlayer 1.7.8556 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wav file with large BytesPerSec and SamplesPerSec values, and a small Data_Chunk_Size value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16797?
- A heap-based buffer overflow in PotPlayerMini.exe in PotPlayer 1.7.8556 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wav file with large BytesPerSec and SamplesPerSec values, and a small Data_Chunk_Size value.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16797?
- CVE-2018-16797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-16797 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16797?
- CVE-2018-16797 affects Kakaocorp Potplayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16797?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-16797 published?
- CVE-2018-16797 was published on 2018-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kakaocorp:potplayer:1.7.8556:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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