Alert

Apple Releases Security Updates for QuickTime

Last Revised
Alert Code
SA07-193A

Systems Affected

Apple QuickTime for

  • Apple Mac OS X
  • Microsoft Windows

Overview

Apple has released Apple QuickTime 7.2 to correct several
vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain access to your computer.

Solution

Install an Update

OS X users should use the Mac OS X Software Update feature to download and install Apple QuickTime 7.2. Consider scheduling Software Update to check for updates automatically (this option is enabled by default).

Microsoft Windows users should upgrade to Apple QuickTime 7.2.

Description

QuickTime prior to version 7.2 has multiple image and media file handling vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer. This could happen by visiting a malicious web site. Upgrading to Apple QuickTime version 7.2 will correct these vulnerabilities.

Note that QuickTime ships with Apple iTunes.

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-193A and the Apple QuickTime Security Update.


References


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Revision History

  • July 12, 2007: Initial release

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