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Yesterday, Gizmodo reported that a major security flaw was found in the latest version of VLC that could easily allow hackers to get into your machine and install malicious software.
https://gizmodo.com/you-might-want-to-uninstall-vlc-immediately-1836641101
In the article, they suggest uninstalling the program until the program is patched. However...
https://lifehacker.com/you-should-wait-before-banning-vlc-from-your-computer-1836645438
Is Gizmodo's report accurate at all? Lifehacker published a follow-up on it. In it, they write that VideoLAN is disputing Gizmodo's initial report (via twitter) in that there are no bugs or flaws at all.
The agency responsible for such a notice on the bug is the German-based CERT-Bund. They're only reporting that the bug exists in the Windows, Linux, and UNIX-based versions of the program. The macOS version is not mentioned to be affected at all. They also mention that only .mkv files are affected.
So, what's your take on this? Do you believe the findings from CERT-Bund have some credibility to them, or is it better to believe VideoLAN on this issue?
https://gizmodo.com/you-might-want-to-uninstall-vlc-immediately-1836641101
In the article, they suggest uninstalling the program until the program is patched. However...
https://lifehacker.com/you-should-wait-before-banning-vlc-from-your-computer-1836645438
Is Gizmodo's report accurate at all? Lifehacker published a follow-up on it. In it, they write that VideoLAN is disputing Gizmodo's initial report (via twitter) in that there are no bugs or flaws at all.
The agency responsible for such a notice on the bug is the German-based CERT-Bund. They're only reporting that the bug exists in the Windows, Linux, and UNIX-based versions of the program. The macOS version is not mentioned to be affected at all. They also mention that only .mkv files are affected.
So, what's your take on this? Do you believe the findings from CERT-Bund have some credibility to them, or is it better to believe VideoLAN on this issue?
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