VideoLAN has released Security Advisory 1105 and Security Advisory 1106 for VLC Media Player 1.1.10 and older to address two vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to do the following to help mitigate the risks:

• Do not open untrusted files or files of unknown origins.
• Update to VLC Media Player 1.1.11 when it becomes available.
• Review Security Advisory 1105 and Security Advisory 1106.

Read more: US-CERT Current Activity