Debian dsa-6515 : libvlc-bin - security update
| Reporter | Title | Published | Views | Family All 35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The vulnerability of the VideoLAN VLC media player software, related to integer overflow, allows a hacker to trigger a service failure or execute arbitrary code. | 17 Sep 202600:00 | – | bdu_fstec | |
| The vulnerability of the VideoLAN VLC media player lies in its ability to read data beyond the permitted range of memory, allowing an intruder to gain unauthorized access to protected information. | 17 Sep 202600:00 | – | bdu_fstec | |
| CVE-2026-56711 | 11 Sep 202605:20 | – | circl | |
| CVE-2026-73324 | 11 Sep 202608:54 | – | circl | |
| CVE-2026-56711 | 9 Sep 202613:31 | – | cve | |
| CVE-2026-73324 | 9 Sep 202613:31 | – | cve | |
| CVE-2026-56711 VLC media player 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 memory corruption vulnerability | 9 Sep 202613:31 | – | cvelist | |
| CVE-2026-73324 VLC media player 3.0.0 through 3.0.23 information disclosure vulnerability | 9 Sep 202613:31 | – | cvelist | |
| [SECURITY] [DSA 6515-1] vlc security update | 25 Sep 202620:47 | – | debian | |
| CVE-2026-56711 | 9 Sep 202613:31 | – | debiancve |
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| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| security-tracker | www.security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/vlc |
| security-tracker | www.security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-56711 |
| security-tracker | www.security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-73324 |
| packages | www.packages.debian.org/source/trixie/vlc |
| cve | www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi |
| cve | www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi |
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Debian Security Advisory DSA-6515-1 [email protected]
https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff
September 25, 2026 https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : vlc
CVE ID : CVE-2026-56711 CVE-2026-73324
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 media file is opened.
For the stable distribution (trixie), these problems have been fixed in
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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
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