NOTE: The security vulnerabilities patched in QuickTime 7.5.5 will be detailed in an additional article, filed under Mac.
With QuickTime 7.5.5's additional changes that increase reliability, application compatibility and security, this release is even more recommended than version 7.4.5. The XPMs (exploit prevention mechanisms) are part of the newly updated Windows and Mac OS X versions of QuickTime, which address as many as nine of the respective security issues. Recently updated to version 7.4.5, QuickTime added patches for some 11 'high-risk security vulnerabilities,' which were only later detailed. QuickTime 7.5.5 includes changes that increase reliability, improve application compatibility and enhance security.Īs usual, the update is highly recommended for all users of QuickTime 7 (or earlier versions). This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users. On Apple's downloads page, QuickTime 7.5.5 for Tiger and Leopard is described as follows, Front Row users are also treated to an update, which brings iTunes 8.0 compatibility and bug fixes. The new release includes changes that increase reliability, improve application compatibility, but also security, according to the company behind the Macintosh brand.
Apple has updated QuickTime to version 7.5.5.