[Gllug] RealNetworks Plugin Vulnerability

Martin A. Brooks martin at hinterlands.org
Thu Nov 17 20:53:13 UTC 2005


Henry Gilbert wrote:
> A plugin vulnerability has been found on HelixPlayer and RealPlayer.
> Which allows an intruder to execute command on a host system.
> Rebooting Remote Desktops for kicks is not uncommon.
> Urgent Update is recommended.

It was announced at the end of September.  Timeliness is important when 
dealing with security issues.

Where does this leave your "desktop linux is secure" theory, then?
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