Versions affected include:
Quicktime 6.5.2 and earlier
The flaw permits execution of arbitrary code from an HTML environment. The patch can be downloaded from
http://www.apple.com/support/security/security_updates.html
NGSSoftware are going to withhold details of this flaw for three months. Full details will be published on the 28th of January 2005. This three month window will allow users of Quicktime the time needed to apply the patch before the details are released to the general public. This reflects NGSSoftware's new approach to responsible disclosure.
NGSSoftware Insight Security Research http://www.databasesecurity.com/ http://www.nextgenss.com/ +44(0)208 401 0070
