Apple Mac Products Affected by Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: August 2, 2006
Last revised: October 2
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Apple Mac OS X version 10.3.9 (Panther) and version 10.4.7 (Tiger)
- Apple Safari web browser
- Apple Mail
Previous versions of Mac OS X may also be affected.
Overview
Mac OS X, Safari web browser, Mail, and other products are affected by multiple vulnerabilites. Apple has released Security Update 2006-004
to address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow a remote attacker to place and run malicious code on your computer.
Solution
Install an Update
Install Apple Security Update 2006-004 through Apple Update.
Disable "Open 'safe' files after downloading"
For additional protection, disable the option to "Open 'safe' files after downloading," as specified in "Securing Your Web Browser."
Description
Mac OS X, Safari web browser, Mail, and other products are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow an
attacker to run malicious programs on your computer.
For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA06-214A.
References
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.
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Revision History
August 2, 2006: Initial release
October 2, 2006: Corrected mistaken link to Technical Alert