Apple has released QuickTime 7.4.1 which… …addresses security issues and improves compatibility with third-party applications. The update is available through Apple software update or as direct download. There are separate updates for Leopard, Tiger, Panther, and Windows. I installed the update for Leopard on my iMac, MacBook and Mac Mini (all Intel based) without a problem. Like QuickTime updates that came before, a restart is required. There were reports of problems with the 7.4 update and video playback although I didn’t have any problems. This update does not appear to [...] Read the rest »
Security Update: Apple Quicktime 7.4 Released
Apple sent out a bunch of updates today, not all of them related to their product announcements at Macworld. They released a security update for Quicktime. Quicktime 7.4 patches 4 security vulnerabilities. Quicktime required a reboot on my Macs, as do all Quicktime updates. On Windows I have the iTunes+Quicktime combo installed and that also required a reboot. The update is available through Apple software update or as individual downloads from Apple’s download page. There are versions for Leopard, Tiger, Panther and Windows. Read the rest »
Apple Updates QuickTime and GarageBand
Apple sent a couple of updates to my Macs. Once for QuickTime and one for GarageBand. QuickTime 7.3.1 is available through Apple automatic update and a standalone download in four different versions. One for Windows, one for Panther, one for Tiger and one for Leopard. The QuickTime update contains three security fixes. All three vulnerabilities could allow arbitrary code execution. While not a security update, GarageBand 4.1.1 was also released. It has the terse description: "This update improves overall stability and addresses issues with file export to iPhone." I watched [...] Read the rest »
Security Quest #12:Privacy
Facebook caused an uproar over the past week with their new Beacon advertising service. Being the last human not to have a Facebook account I didn’t follow the story too much at first, but then it became hard to ignore. At the very least it was a public relations disaster for Facebook, although I suspect it won’t really affect their membership numbers. Ars Technica has a pretty good summary and includes the changes Facebook made in response to the outcry. But it appears Facebook may still have a ways to [...] Read the rest »
Apple Updates iTunes & Quicktime
Apple released updates to iTunes and QuickTime for both OS X and Windows. The updates are available through Apple Software Update or as standalone downloads. The iTunes 7.5 update contains: …the ability to activate iPhone wherever service is offered and support for Phase, a new interactive music game designed exclusively for iPod nano (third generation), iPod classic, and iPod (fifth generation). This release also includes bug fixes to improve stability and performance. No details on those bug fixes, you didn’t expect any did you? If you don’t want it through [...] Read the rest »
Quicktime 7.2 Update
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/compatibilityupdateforquicktime72.html Apple felt left out on Patch Tuesday and released “Compatibility Update for Quicktime 7.2″. Apple offers a one line description: “This update delivers increased compatibility with iLife.” It’s an 18.MB download through Software Update and 18.1MB as a standalone download. Read the rest »
Apple Patches on Tuesday
Apple joins the the Tuesday patch party and releases updates to Quicktime and iTunes. The patches are for the software on both Windows and OS X. The Quicktime update, to version 7.2 includes eight security vulnerability fixes in addition to updates to the H.264 codec, support for full screen viewing and “numerous bug fixes”. As with all other Quicktime updates if you’ve purchased a Quicktime Pro version prior to 7 and you install this update your older Quicktime Pro will stop working and you’ll have to buy the new version. [...] Read the rest »
Apple Updates Quicktime Security and iTunes DRM
Apple has released updates for both Quicktime and iTunes. The updates are for the software on both Windows and OS X. The Quicktime patch is a security update that patches two vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities allow a malicious website to either run code on a computer or get infomation from a computer. Apple also released an update to iTunes that adds support for DRM free music. It looks like Apple might just make their promise of DRM-free music available in iTunes by the end of May. The updates will be pushed [...] Read the rest »
Apple Patches Quicktime, Airport and More
I was greeted by this screen on my Intel iMac today. The Quicktime update patches the “hack-a-mac” Quicktime vulnerability that was publicized on April 20th. It doesn’t really provide any detail but Apple has a support article on the patch. The Airport Extreme Update 2007-003 description is succinct… This update is recommended for all Intel-based Macintosh computers and includes compatibility updates for certain third-party access points configured to use WPA™ or WPA2™ security. WPA and WPA2 are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Both patches require a reboot and applied without [...] Read the rest »
