Update: article modified to include references to Mac OS X 10.5. Most of the issues addressed in this release are considered critical, as they may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. Most of the holes patched in QuickTime 7.6.9 for Windows also affect the Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) version of the software. The Mac maker advises customers to visit the Apple Online Store to purchase a QuickTime 7 Pro registration code after installation.

“If you are a QuickTime 6 Pro user and you proceed with this installation, you will need to purchase a QuickTime 7 Pro registration code in order to regain QuickTime Pro functionality,” Apple explains. “For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: ,” Apple’s note reads.Īpple also makes an important note for QuickTime 6 Pro users, informing them that “Installing QuickTime 7 or later will disable the QuickTime Pro functionality in prior versions of QuickTime, such as QuickTime 6.” It provides a link to Support document HT1222 which lists the bugs in question, as well as methods employed by Apple to address them. Talking about the new release, Apple states on the Support area of its web site that “QuickTime 7.6.9 improves security and is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users on Windows.”Īlthough Apple does not specify this directly, the update is also available for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard users. A release focused on patching several vulnerabilities found in the media player, version 7.6.9 is immediately available for download (for both Windows and Mac OS X) using the links below. An update to QuickTime 7 for Mac OS X 10.5 and Windows is now available from Cupertino, Softpedia is proud to inform.

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