RealNetworks Released Security Patch for Mac RealPlayer

Download the patch from within the application.

The security flaw, which falls under buffer overflow flaws, is used by hackers to flood a program with data and use the resultant data torrent to run their own codes on the victim’s machine.

Use "Check for updates" under the RealPlayer menu. We installed it with no problems. More... [Dana Baggett]



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