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Hackers can use subtitles to take over millions of devices running VLC, Kodi, Popcorn Time and Strem

Accepted submission by MrPlow at 2017-05-23 14:14:05
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MrPlow [soylentnews.org] writes:

Submitted via IRC for TheMightyBuzzard

By crafting malicious subtitle files for films and TV programmes, attackers can take complete control of any device running the vulnerable platforms.

Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2017/05/23/subtitle-hack/ [helpnetsecurity.com]

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