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Apple QuickTime RTSP Vulnerability Original release date: November 30, 2007 Last revised: -- Source: US-CERT Systems Affected A vulnerability in Apple QuickTime affects Apple Mac OS X Microsoft Windows Overview Apple QuickTime for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to your computer. Solution As of November 30, 2007, a QuickTime update for this vulnerability is not yet available. To help protect your computer, consider the following workarounds. Secure your web browser Following the instructions in Securing Your Web Browser can help protect you from attacks against this and other web browser vulnerabilities. Do not open untrusted QuickTime files Do not open QuickTime files from any untrusted sources, including unsolicited files or links received in email, instant messages, web forums, or internet relay chat (IRC) channels. Description Apple QuickTime contains a vulnerability in the way QuickTime handles multi-media content in Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). By convincing you to visit a malicious web site or open a malicious QuickTime file, an attacker could gain access to and take control of your computer. Common web browsers, including Microsoft Windows, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari could be used to open a malicious QuickTime file. Note that Apple iTunes installs QuickTime, so any system with iTunes is also vulnerable. For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Security Alert TA07-334A. References US-CERT Technical Alert TA07-334A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-334A.html> Securing Your Web Browser - <http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/>