Apple Mac OS X is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Systems Affected

Overview

Apple has released Security Update 2005-005 to correct several vulnerabilities affecting Mac OS X. These vulnerabilities have a wide range of impacts, the most severe of which could allow an attacker to gain access to your system.

Solution

Install an Update

Install the update located at Apple Security Update 2005-005.

Description

The Mac OS X version 10.3.9 system has multiple vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer. Installing the update from Apple will correct these vulnerabilities.

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA05-136A.

References

• Apple Security Update 2005-005 - <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301528>
• US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA05-136A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-136A.html>

Author: Amanda Parente. Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.

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Revision History

May 16, 2005: Initial release
August 17, 2005: Fixed spelling errors, updated feedback link