Alert

Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Last Revised
Alert Code
TA09-022A

Systems Affected

  • Apple QuickTime 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. Attackers may be able to exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

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.

Impact

The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. Potential consequences include arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

Solution

Upgrade to QuickTime 7.6. This and other updates are available via Software Update or via Apple Downloads.

References

Revisions

January 22, 2009: Initial release

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