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Remove QuickTime for Windows – Daily Security Byte EP. 248

April 14, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

Trend Micro researchers found two serious vulnerabilities in Quicktime for Windows. Normally I’d tell you to patch, but instead I’m suggestion you remove. Watch today’s video to find out why.

(Episode Runtime: 1:36)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JmCwViLPuM

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Trend Micro find two remote code execution flaws in Quictime for Windows – Trend Micro
  • US-CERT recommend you remove Quicktime for Windows – US-CERT

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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  1. BarryG says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:25 am

    With all our editing systems ‘requiring’ Quicktime on our Windows platforms within our television plant, this is a potential for real concern. Most systems do not have internet access, but some do. Will Watchguard or it’s partners be releasing any APT signatures for the hack?

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