Systems Affected
Operating systems: Microsoft Windows & OS X users of QuickTime 7.x.

Overview
Vulnerabilities in QuickTime 7.x. Apple released software updates on 4/2/08.

Description
QuickTime is multimedia software that is used by Mac & Windows users. This application also may have plug-ins installed in web browers that display graphic & audio information found on the World Wide Web.

Impact
Loss of sensitive and personal information. Systems may be compromised by unauthorized remote access. Compromised systems may also be involved or experience denial of service symptoms.

Solutions
Apply the released patches from Apple. These updates may prompt the user automatically. Below are links to more information and direct download sites for the update software to QuickTime 7.4.5. 

Other recommendations
Be skeptical regarding unexpected email attachments. Only visit known trusted websites.

Additional Information
Apple issues QuickTime update for Mac, Windows - washingtonpost.com 4/3/2008
Secunia Advisory - Apple QuickTime multiple vunerabilites - 4/3/2008
QuickTime 7.4.5 for Windows download - Apple.com
QuickTime 7.4.5 for all OS X versions - Apple.com

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