RealNetworks has released several updates to close security gaps in its media players, including RealPlayer Enterprise and the beta version of RealPlayer 10. The vulnerabilities, if exploited, could give attackers control over victims’ computers. The Seattle-based company said it has received no reports of actual attacks but has made available updates to solve the problems. The security holes do illustrate the danger of media players that are allowed complete access to computers.
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RealNetworks Warns of Media Player Security Holes
Posted by: Jay Lyman February 6, 2004 02:19 PMRealNetworks has released several updates to close security gaps in its media players, including RealPlayer Enterprise and the beta version of RealPlayer 10. The vulnerabilities, if exploited, could give attackers control over victims’ computers. The Seattle-based company said it has received no reports of actual attacks but has made available updates to solve the problems. The security holes do illustrate the danger of media players that are allowed complete access to computers.