VLC Media Player Risk

22nd July 2019

A German security company has identified a High risk vulnerability in the popular VLC media player that can result in code execution using a specially crafted media file. There is no current patch but VLC has a fix they are preparing to publish.

How can i avoid problems like this in the future?

Keep software updated. Enable auto-update if it is offered. Get your media from a trusted source (ie NOT torrent sites!)

Source; https://www.neowin.net/news/german-cybersecurity-agency-identifies-critical-flaw-in-vlc-media-player