Stupid question but is it possible to get a virus from an MKV file. - eviltoast

Stupid question but is it possible to get a virus from an MKV file that is less than 24 hours old. I was streamed using VLC version 3.0.20 form the repose on Linux.

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    6 months ago

    Absolutely yes. Even if it is not disguised executable.

    It could contain an exploit which targets the video player you are opening it with.