Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: September 16, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

• Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.4 (Leopard)

Overview

Apple Mac OS X is affected by multiple vulnerabilities, and Apple has released Security Update 2008-006 and Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.5 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 2008-006 or Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.5.

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 TA08-260A.

References

• US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-260A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.html>
• Vulnerability notes for Apple Security Update 2008-006 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=appl_security_update_2008_006>
• About the security content of Mac OS X 10.5.5 and Security Update 2008-006 - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3137>
• Mac OS X: Updating your software - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>

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Revision History

September 16, 2008: Initial release