Debian: VLC DSA-6096-1 Denial of Service and Code Exec Fix
debian
January 8, 2026
Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in the VLC media player, which could result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code if a malformed video file i...
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Summary
For the oldstable distribution (bookworm), this problem has been fixed
in version 3.0.23-0+deb12u1.
For the stable distribution (trixie), this problem has been fixed in
version 3.0.23-0+deb13u1.
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/source-package/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/
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Package: vlc
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