*** This bug is a security vulnerability *** Public security bug reported:
Binary package hint: vlc As of three days ago, a bugfix release of VLC is available which fixes a security vulnerability which could allow an attacker to execute malicious code. Information on the bug is available at http://www.videolan.org/security/sa0901.html. Since this could possible lead to spyware, malware, keyloggers, trojans, and compromised systems just by opening a video/audio file, this bug should be given high priority. According to VideoLAN.org: "Because of the security issues, we strongly recommand everybody to update its version of VLC." ** Affects: vlc (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New ** Tags: exploit security update vlc ** Visibility changed to: Public -- VLC 1.02 is out, which fixes a major security issue which could allow execution of code https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/436361 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs -- universe-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/universe-bugs
