CVE-2018-9128: DVD X Player Standard 5.5.3.9 has a Buffer Overflow via a crafted .plf file, a related issue to CVE-2007-3068.

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2018-9128 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting dvd x player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DVD X Player Standard 5.5.3.9 has a Buffer Overflow via a crafted .plf file, a related issue to CVE-2007-3068.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2018-04-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dvd-x-player

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-01 07:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dvd-x-player dvd x player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.5.3.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.5.3.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dvd-x-player || rpm -q dvd-x-player || dvd-x-player --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.5.3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dvd-x-player sudo apt install dvd-x-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5.3.9> sudo apt-mark hold dvd-x-player

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dvd-x-player sudo dnf downgrade dvd-x-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.5.3.9> sudo dnf versionlock add dvd-x-player

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: DVD X Player 5.5.3 - '.plf' Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: DVD X Player Standard 5.5.3.9 - Buffer Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-9128?

dvd x player: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-9128 being exploited?

CVE-2018-9128 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-9128 affect?

CVE-2018-9128 affects dvd x player. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). DVD X Player Standard 5.5.3.9 has a Buffer Overflow via a crafted .plf file, a related issue to CVE-2007-3068.

How urgent is CVE-2018-9128?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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