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                    National Cyber Alert System

              Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-022A

Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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

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.

I. 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.

II. Impact

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

III. Solution

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

IV. References

 * About the security content of QuickTime 7.6 -
   <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3403>

 * 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/>

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   The most recent version of this document can be found at:

     <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-022A.html>
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Revision History

  January 22, 2009: Initial release

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