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National Cyber Alert System
Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-150A
Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Original release date: May 29, 2008
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT
Systems Affected
* Mac OS X prior to v10.5.3
* Mac OS X Server prior to v10.4.11
Overview
Apple has released Security Update 2008-003 and OS X version 10.5.3 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 2008-003 and Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.3
address a number of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and OS X
Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 and 10.5.2. Further
details are available in the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Database. The
update also addresses vulnerabilities in other vendors' products that
ship with Apple OS X or OS X Server.
II. Impact
A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to execute arbitrary
code.
III. Solution
Upgrade
Install Apple Security Update 2008-003 or Apple Mac OS X version
10.5.3. 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 2008-003 / Mac OS X
10.5.3 - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1897>
* Mac OS X: Updating your software -
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>
* US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Apple Security Update 2008-001 -
<http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple_security_update_2008_003>
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Revision History
May 29 2008: Initial release
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