amusedCyber Security Alert SA05-136A
Apple Mac OS X is affected by multiple vulnerabilities
Original release date: May 16, 2005
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
Mac OS X version 10.3.9 (Panther) and Mac OS X Server version 10.3.9
Overview
Apple has released Security Update 2005-005 to correct several
vulnerabilites affecting Mac OS X. These vulnerabilites have a wide
range of impacts, the most severe of which could allow an attacker
to gain access to your system.
Solution
Install an Update
Install the update located at Apple Security Update 2005-005:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301528
Description
The Mac OS X version 10.3.9 system has multiple vulnerabilites that
could allow an attacker to run malicious programs on your computer.
Installing the update from Apple will correct these vulnerabilites.
For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert
TA05-136A:
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-136A.html
References
* Apple Security Update 2005-005 -
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301528
* US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA05-136 -
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-136A.html
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Author: Amanda Parente. Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.
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