Packages
- vlc - multimedia player and streamer
Details
It was discovered that VLC incorrectly handled memory when reading an MMS
stream. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of
service or execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that VLC incorrectly handled memory when reading an MMS
stream. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of
service or execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.04 noble | vlc – 3.0.20-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 22.04 jammy | vlc – 3.0.16-1ubuntu0.1~esm3 | ||
| 20.04 focal | vlc – 3.0.9.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm3 | ||
| 18.04 bionic | vlc – 3.0.8-0ubuntu18.04.1+esm3 | ||
| 16.04 xenial | vlc – 2.2.2-5ubuntu0.16.04.5+esm4 | ||
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