Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: December 15, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

• Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.5 (Leopard)

Overview

Apple Mac OS X is affected by multiple vulnerabilities, and Apple has released Security Update 2008-008 and Mac OS X version 10.5.6 to address them. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of your computer.

Solution

Install the updates

Use Software Update to install Apple Security Update 2008-008 or Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.6.

Description

Apple Mac OS X is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain access to crash your computer or access your data without your approval.

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA08-350A.

References

• US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-350A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html>
• Mac OS X: Updating your software - <https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>
• Apple Downloads - <http://support.apple.com/downloads/>
• Securing Your Web Browser - <http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/>

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Revision History

December 15, 2008: Initial release