Latest VLC version has dangerous hole

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by ronjor, Jan 30, 2013.

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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    http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Latest-VLC-version-has-dangerous-hole-1794474.html
     
    ronjor, Jan 30, 2013
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    Thanks for the head's up Ron. :thumb:
     
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    It's a jungle out there. :)
     
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    ASF files? I don't think I've even seen one for years. Anyway, thanks, I'll get patched up.
     
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    Is there a patch available?
     
    ComputerSaysNo, Jan 31, 2013
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    Only in the nightlies, which are buggy test versions themselves. I'd either just disable the affected part or use HPC/whatever alternative player in the meantime.
     
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