Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: January 22, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

• AppleQuickTime 7.5 for Windows and Mac OS X

Overview

Apple has released QuickTime 7.6 to correct multiple vulnerabilities affecting QuickTime for Mac OS X and Windows. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of your computer.

Solution

Install the update

Use Software Update to upgrade to QuickTime 7.6.

Description

Apple QuickTime 7.6 addresses a number of vulnerabilities affecting QuickTime. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by convincing a user to access a specially crafted media or movie file. This file could be hosted on a web page or sent via email.

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA09-022A.

References

• US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-022A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.html>
• Apple Support Downloads - <http://support.apple.com/downloads/>
• Mac OS X - updating your software - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>
• Securing Your Web Browser - <https://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/#Internet_Explorer>

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Revision History

January 22, 2009: Initial release