Stop Using Quicktime for Windows
Quicktime for Windows is no longer being supported by Apple, but new vulnerabilities have been disclosed that include the possibility for “remote code execution”. This means exploits can likely take over control of a computer running Quicktime for Windows. The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT), Trend Micro, and other security organizations have called for users to uninstall Quicktime for Windows in order to be safe.
Apple Ends Support for QuickTime for Windows; New Vulnerabilities Announced – [us-cert.gov]
Solution
Computers running QuickTime for Windows will continue to work after support ends. However, using unsupported software may increase the risks from viruses and other security threats. Potential negative consequences include loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data, as well as damage to system resources or business assets. The only mitigation available is to uninstall QuickTime for Windows. Users can find instructions for uninstalling QuickTime for Windows on the Apple Uninstall QuickTime page.
US-CERT to Windows Users: Dump Apple Quicktime – [krebsonsecurity.com]
Microsoft Windows users who still have Apple Quicktime installed should ditch the program now that Apple has stopped shipping security updates for it, warns the Department of Homeland Security‘s U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT). The advice came just as researchers are reporting two new critical security holes in Quicktime that likely won’t be patched.
