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Subject: US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-350A -- Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
From: CERT Advisory <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:19:43 -0500

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                    National Cyber Alert System

              Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-350A


Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: December 15, 2008
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

     * Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.5 (Leopard)
     * Apple Mac OS X Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.5 (Leopard)


Overview

   Apple has released Security Update 2008-008 and Mac OS X version
   10.5.6 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, or
   cause a denial of service.


I. Description

   Apple Security Update 2008-008 and Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.6
   address a number of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and
   Mac OS X Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 and 10.5.5.
   The update also addresses vulnerabilities in other vendors'
   products that ship with Apple Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server.


II. Impact

   The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. Potential consequences
   include arbitrary code execution, sensitive information disclosure,
   denial of service, or privilege escalation.


III. Solution

   Install Apple Security Update 2008-008 or Apple Mac OS X version
   10.5.6. These and other updates are available via Software Update
   or via Apple Downloads.


IV. References

 * Securing Your Web Browser -
   <http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/>

 * About the security content of Security Update 2008-008 / Mac OS X
   v10.5.6 -
   <https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338>

 * Mac OS X: Updating your software -
   <https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>

 * Apple Downloads - <http://support.apple.com/downloads/>

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Revision History
  
  December 15, 2008: Initial release


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