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poppy4
January 11th, 2006, 07:47 PM
just released via email

"US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA06-011A

Apple QuickTime Vulnerabilities

QuickTime prior to version 7.0.4 has multiple image and media file handling vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer. Upgrading to Apple QuickTime version 7.0.4 will correct these vulnerabilities.

Systems Affected

Apple QuickTime on systems running

* Apple Mac OS X
* Microsoft Windows XP
* Microsoft Windows 2000"


http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/quicktime704.html

ProfessorU
January 11th, 2006, 11:27 PM
Watch this.... first WMP, then QT, I bet the same vulnerabilities will pop out in RealPlayer and the rest before the end of the month. The only reason these two went first is because they have the widest install base.

Thanks for the update!