A vlc security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 10 and 11 to address multiple vulnerabilities.
DSA 5165-1: vlc security update
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Debian Security Advisory DSA-5165-1 security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff
June 20, 2022 https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : vlc
CVE ID : not yet available
Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in the VLC media player, which
could result in the execution of arbitrary code or denial of service if
a malformed file is opened.
For the oldstable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed
in version 3.0.17.4-0+deb10u1.
For the stable distribution (bullseye), this problem has been fixed in
version 3.0.17.4-0+deb11u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your vlc packages.
For the detailed security status of vlc please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/vlc
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/
