RealNetworks Fixes 'Highly Critical' Flaw

digerati · Apr 25, 2005, 08:54 AM

"RealNetworks has released a security patch aimed at plugging a flaw in its multimedia software that could allow hackers to run their own code on people's computers.

The flaw, rated a "highly critical" risk by security company Secunia, affects most recent consumer versions of the RealPlayer media player software, for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Also at risk are some, but not the most recent, versions of the software for Linux. The flaw exists in some RealOne Player versions too, RealNetworks said.

The company released the patch for the flaw on Tuesday.

"RealNetworks has received no reports of machines compromised as a result of the now-remedied vulnerabilities," the company said on its Web site. "RealNetworks takes all security vulnerabilities very seriously."
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Apr 25, 2005, 08:54 AM	#1
digerati Everyones life has worth Join Date: May 2003 Location: My Yellow Bug Posts: 3,779 Rep Power: 61	RealNetworks Fixes 'Highly Critical' Flaw "RealNetworks has released a security patch aimed at plugging a flaw in its multimedia software that could allow hackers to run their own code on people's computers. The flaw, rated a "highly critical" risk by security company Secunia, affects most recent consumer versions of the RealPlayer media player software, for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Also at risk are some, but not the most recent, versions of the software for Linux. The flaw exists in some RealOne Player versions too, RealNetworks said. The company released the patch for the flaw on Tuesday. "RealNetworks has received no reports of machines compromised as a result of the now-remedied vulnerabilities," the company said on its Web site. "RealNetworks takes all security vulnerabilities very seriously." ________________________ Read More/Source: News.com