RealNetworks plugs security holes in player

Iria · Jun 24, 2005, 05:32 AM

Several security holes in RealNetworks' widely used media player software could put PCs at risk of attack, the company has warned.

Four vulnerabilities in RealPlayer have been discovered, the most serious of which could allow an intruder to gain control of a computer, RealNetworks said in a security advisory posted Thursday. Software updates are now available to plug the holes, the company said.

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The_Neon_Cowboy · Jun 24, 2005, 08:51 PM

just another good reason to use the real "alternative"

Realplayer still classifies as "spyware" in my book...

Jun 24, 2005, 05:32 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	RealNetworks plugs security holes in player Several security holes in RealNetworks' widely used media player software could put PCs at risk of attack, the company has warned. Four vulnerabilities in RealPlayer have been discovered, the most serious of which could allow an intruder to gain control of a computer, RealNetworks said in a security advisory posted Thursday. Software updates are now available to plug the holes, the company said. __________ Read More / Source: ZDNet

Jun 24, 2005, 08:51 PM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	just another good reason to use the real "alternative" Realplayer still classifies as "spyware" in my book... __________________