Wednesday, May 13, 2009

US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133A -- Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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National Cyber Alert System

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133A


Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: May 13, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

* Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.6 (Leopard)
* Apple Mac OS X Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.6 (Leopard)
* Safari 3 for Windows, Mac OS X 10.4, and Mac OS X 10.5


Overview

Apple has released multiple Security Updates, 2009-002 / Mac OS X
version 10.5.7 and Safari 3.2.3, to correct multiple
vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X , Mac OS X Server, and the
Safari web browser. 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 2009-002 / Mac OS X v10.5.7 addresses a
number of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X
Server, the Safari security update addresses vulnerabilities
affecting the Safari web browser (for Windows and OS X). These
updates also address 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 2009-002 / Mac OS X v10.5.7, or
Safari 3.2.3. These and other updates are available via Software
Update or via Apple Downloads.


IV. References

* Apple Security Update 2009-002 -
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549>

* Safari 3.2.3 - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3550>

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

* Software Update -
<https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>

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Revision History

May 13, 2009: Initial release


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