Playing videos from an untrusted source on VLC player can lead to hacking your computer (two serious vulnerabilities discovered)

The article discusses a major vulnerability found in the popular media player VLC, which can be exploited by hackers to execute remote code. It was discovered that on Windows systems, flaws exist within the decoders that could allow for the execution of malicious code through specially crafted media files. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to all users who do not keep their applications up to date. The VLC maintenance team is reportedly working swiftly on patches that should address these vulnerabilities. Users are advised to update their VLC versions as soon as possible to protect their systems from potential attacks. Understanding how serious such vulnerabilities can be in commonly used programs is crucial for maintaining security in the online environment.