Apple & Real Players Fix Security Flaws

From CNet News.com: “Microsoft Windows users need to watch out for several flaws in non-Microsoft media players, security experts said.

“Apple Computer and RealNetworks have both issued fixes for their Windows software to patch serious security vulnerabilities.

“Apple released Quicktime 6.5.2 on Wednesday to plug two holes in its Windows media player. On Tuesday RealNetworks advised users of its RealPlayer 10, RealPlayer 10.5 and RealOne Player software to use the ‘Check for Updates’ feature to download the latest patch.

“One of the flaws in Apple’s Quicktime player affects Mac OS X users as well, but the company patched the problems at the end of September…

“The flaw in RealNetworks’ software could allow an attacker to run code on the victim’s computer by dressing up a malicious program as a graphics theme, or skin, for the player.”

Read this entire account in CNet News.com here.