Apple Releases Security Update to Address Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: November 29, 2006
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Apple Mac OS X version 10.3.x and 10.4.x
- Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.3.x and 10.4.x
- Apple Safari web browser
These vulnerabilities affect both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Apple systems.
Overview
Apple has released Security Update 2006-007 to correct multiple vulnerabilities
affecting Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Safari web browser. Vulnerabilities in OpenSSL, gzip, and other products are also addressed. The most serious of
these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Attackers may take advantage of the less serious vulnerabilities to
bypass security restrictions or cause a denial of service.
I. Description
Apple Security Update 2006-007 addresses a number of vulnerabilities affecting
Mac OS X, OS X Server, Safari web browser, and other products. Further details are available in the related vulnerability notes.
This security update also addresses previously known vulnerabilities in PHP, Perl, OpenSSL, and gzip, which are shipped with Mac OS X.
The OpenSSL vulnerabilities are documented in multiple vulnerability
notes. Information is also available through the OpenSSL
vulnerabilities page. Information about the vulnerabilities in gzip is available in a series of
vulnerability notes.
II. Impact
The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. For specific details, see the appropriate vulnerability notes.
Potential consequences include remote execution of arbitrary code or commands, bypass of security restrictions, and denial of service.
III. Solution
Install updates
Install Apple Security Update 2006-007. This and other updates are available via Apple Update or via Apple Downloads.
IV. References
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.
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Revision History
November 29, 2006: Initial release