Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: March 19, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

• Apple Mac OS X
• Apple Safari for Mac and Windows

Overview

Apple Mac OS X and Apple Safari are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Apple has released Security Update 2008-002 and Safari 3.1 to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to take control of your computer.

Solution

Install an Update

Use Software Update to install Apple Security Update 2008-002 or Safari 3.1.

Description

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

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA08-079A.

References

• US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-079A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html>
• Vulnerability notes for Apple Security Update 2008-002 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple_security_update_2008_002>
• About the security content of Security Update 2008-002 - <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562>
• About the security content of Safari 3.1 - <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307563>
• Mac OS X: Updating your software - <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704>

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Revision History

March 19, 2008: Initial release