Download VLC Media Player 0.8.6f

Videolan released a new version of VLC Media Player on Wednesday. VLC Media Player is an open source and cross-platform media player that can play various audio, video and streaming formats without having to install the relevant codec first. Version 0.8.6f is a bug fix release and fixes some security vulnerabilities found in the subtitle demuxer, real rtsp demuxer, mp4 demuxer and cinepak codec. In addition, it is now also possible to use the program under Windows 9x/Me. The full release announcement is as follows:

VLC media player 0.8.6f release

We are pleased to announce the release of VLC media player 0.8.6f.

This is a bug fix release. VLC media player 0.8.6e and earlier versions suffer from security vulnerabilities in the Subtitle demuxer, Real RTSP demuxer, MP4 demuxer and Cinepak codec.

This release also includes improved video output on multi-screen setups running Mac OS X and compatibility with Windows 9x/ME has been restored.

We strongly recommend all users to update to this new version.[break]The following downloads are available:
VLC media player 0.8.6f for Windows
VLC media player 0.8.6f for Mac OS X[break]