Apple has patched 17 security vulnerabilities in an update for the Windows version of its Quicktime media player.
The QuickTime 7.7.2 update fixes flaws in versions for Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP SP2 or later, one of which is a major bug that could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on a target system.
Other vulnerable Quicktime components addressed are tools that handle movie files, MP4 content and web pages.
Source: The Inquirer (http://s.tt/1bZuD)