Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: December 18, 2007
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
- Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 and 10.5.1
- Apple Mac OS X Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 and 10.5.1
These vulnerabilities affect both Intel and PowerPC platforms.
Overview
Apple has released Security Update 2007-009 to correct multiple vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X
Server. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code, gain access to sensitive information, surreptitiously initiate a video conference, or cause a denial of service.
I. Description
Apple Security Update 2007-009
addresses a number of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and OS X Server versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.1. Further details are available in the related vulnerability
notes.
The update addresses vulnerabilities in other vendors' products that ship with Apple OS X or OS X Server. These products include:
- Adobe Flash
- Adobe Shockwave
- GNU Tar
II. Impact
The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. Potential consequences include arbitrary code execution, sensitive information disclosure, surreptitious video conference initiation, and denial of service.
III. Solution
Install updates from Apple
Install Apple Security Update 2007-009. This and other updates are available
via Software Update or via Apple Downloads.
IV. References
Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.
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Revision History
December 18, 2007: Initial release