Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: November 15, 2007
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
These vulnerabilities affect both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Apple systems.
Overview
Apple has released Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Security Update 2007-008
to address multiple vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X
Server. 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 Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Security Update 2007-008
address a number of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and OS X Server. Further details are available in the related vulnerability
notes.
Several of the fixes included in this update address vulnerabilities in products from other vendors that ship with Apple OS X or OS X Server. These products include
- BIND
- bzip2
- Adobe Flash
- MIT Kerberos
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Security Update 2007-008 address vulnerabilities for versions 10.3.x and 10.4.x.
II. Impact
The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. Potential consequences include remote execution of arbitrary code or commands, bypass of security restrictions, and denial of service.
III. Solution
Install updates from Apple
Install Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Apple Security Update 2007-008. 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 15, 2007: Initial release