Comments on: Microsoft to patch new DirectX hole
New hole in DirectX could allow an attacker to take control of a computer if the user visits a site and runs a maliciously crafted QuickTime file.
New hole in DirectX could allow an attacker to take control of a computer if the user visits a site and runs a maliciously crafted QuickTime file.
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Let the flamewars begin- I have marshmellows.
It's a pretty well known fact that QuickTime on windows needs to die. However, having said that, I'd like to see what the Mac fanboys are going to say about it.
Note: You don't have to have QuickTime installed to be affected.
I had to think about what Quicktime is used for these days and ... .yeah. Most people have moved on to YouTube or other services.
is it time for Quicktime to go away?
- by fdunn3 June 3, 2009 4:50 AM PDT
- Microsoft is not doing anyone a service by patching the Directshow flaw. It is obvious that it is of no value and just another vector to be compromised otherwise MS would have continued DirectShow support for QT files beyond Windows XP, which they did not.
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(16 Comments)I don't understand the rational behind fixing DirectShow and contuing to support the file class. They should just remove it from the DirectShow supported filetypes and leave it at that.
If anybody wants to play a QT file then let them install QuickTime and keep it updated.
I think this is a very bad move on MSs side.