Post by sherlew99 on May 26, 2017 10:06:51 GMT -6
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Technology
Subtitling systems contain 'widespread' security threat
05-26-17
Checkpoint Software found loopholes in the way four popular media players handle subtitles.
The researchers found the bugs by analysing how the VLC, Kodi, Popcorn Time and Strem.io media players handle subtitle files. All four programs have been downloaded hundreds of millions of times, suggesting a large number of people are vulnerable, they said.
Attackers who exploited the vulnerabilities found in the subtitling ecosystem would more than likely be able to completely take over a PC, tablet or smart TV, said Checkpoint. Attackers could steal information, carry out denial of service attacks or install ransomware.
Technology
Subtitling systems contain 'widespread' security threat
05-26-17
Checkpoint Software found loopholes in the way four popular media players handle subtitles.
The researchers found the bugs by analysing how the VLC, Kodi, Popcorn Time and Strem.io media players handle subtitle files. All four programs have been downloaded hundreds of millions of times, suggesting a large number of people are vulnerable, they said.
Attackers who exploited the vulnerabilities found in the subtitling ecosystem would more than likely be able to completely take over a PC, tablet or smart TV, said Checkpoint. Attackers could steal information, carry out denial of service attacks or install ransomware.
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