About Security Update for QuickTime 7.2 for Windows

This document describes Security Update for QuickTime 7.2 for Microsoft Windows.

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Security Update for QuickTime 7.2

QuickTime

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-4673

Available for: QuickTime 7.2 on Windows Vista, XP SP2

Impact: Viewing a maliciously crafted QTL file may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Description: A command injection issue exists in QuickTime's handling of URLs in the qtnext field in QTL files. By enticing a user to open a specially crafted QTL file, an attacker may cause an application to be launched with controlled command line arguments, which may lead to arbitrary code execution. This update addresses the issue through improved handling of URLs. This issue does not affect Mac OS X.

Installation information

Security Update for QuickTime 7.2 may be obtained from the Software Update application, or from the Apple Downloads site.

If Apple Software Update is not already running in Windows, you can open it from the Start menu under "All Programs". By default, it is installed at C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe.

To verify that your version of QuickTime has been updated:

For Windows XP:

If the QuickTime version is 7.2.0.245 or later, then the security update has been applied.

• In Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\ProgramFiles\QuickTime\QTSystem\QuickTime.qts.

• Right-click on QuickTime.qts, select Properties, then click the Versions tab.

For Windows Vista:

If the "Date Created" indicates 21 September 2007 or later, then the security update has been applied.

• In Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\ProgramFiles\QuickTime\QTSystem\QuickTime.qts.

• Right-click on QuickTime.qts, select Properties, then click the General tab.