Is there a way I can determine what versions of each component are in a specific release?

[sabex]

While researching VLC, I found some references to a security vulnerability in Live Networks Live555 Streaming Media .

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The parseRTSPRequestString function in Live Networks Live555 Streaming Media 2013.11.26, as used in VideoLAN VLC Media Player, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash)

How would I know which version of that module is included in a given build of VLC Media Player?

[jayR]

You may need to see source codes.

[Ludrax]

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=132952

[Rémi Denis-Courmont]

You need to look it up in the source code.

[sabex]

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=132952

I am not sure I understand the relevance of this post.
it links to another post which seems to imply I should see something in the Messages or Pugins window but does not show me how to get any output there.

I was able from the plugins window to see that it uses Live555 which I already knew; but not which version of it.

[Rémi Denis-Courmont]

Repeating Jay and myself, but if a library is linked statically, you can find the library version from the VLC version source code.

[sabex]

Repeating Jay and myself, but if a library is linked statically, you can find the library version from the VLC version source code.

I understand that.
but, C++ or at least thats what it looks like is not exactly 'noob' friendly. I am hoping there is another way that does not require me to learn how to code.
for example, i dont even know what 'linked statically' means

[Rémi Denis-Courmont]

In general, that's not possible.