A flaw in the widely used open source VLC media player could allow an attacker to execute harmful code on a PC. The problem stems from a buffer overflow that can occur when the player processes ...

Security advisory warns that attackers could use a buffer overflow flaw in VLC to execute malicious code in a subtitle file and tamper with a PC A flaw in the widely used open source VLC media player ...

The number of ways that attackers can infect devices is incredible. One such method that has been around since at least 2003 involves inserting malicious code into the subtitle files used by media ...

Researchers at Check Point Security Labs have uncovered a nasty new hacking technique that takes advantage security deficiencies in several popular media players. The exploit uses phony subtitle files ...

A report by Checkpoint Research titled “Hacked in Translation” says a new exploit can take over your PC through fake movie subtitle files. The exploit reportedly affects users of Popcorn Time and VLC ...