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US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA06-333A -- Apple Releases Security Update

Subject: US-CERT Cyber Security Alert SA06-333A -- Apple Releases Security Update to Address Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:10:57 -0500


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                        National Cyber Alert System

                      Cyber Security Alert SA06-333A


Apple Releases Security Update to Address Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: November 29, 2006
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

     * Apple Mac OS X version 10.3.9 (Panther) and version 10.4.8 (Tiger)
     * Safari web browser

   These vulnerabilities affect both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Apple
   systems.


Overview

     Mac OS X, Safari, and other products are affected by multiple
     vulnerabilities. Apple has released Security Update 2006-007 to
     address these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which may allow
     a remote attacker to place and run malicious programs on your
     computer.


Solution

Install an Update

     Install Apple Security Update 2006-007 through Apple Update.


Description

     Mac OS X, Safari, and other products are affected by multiple
     vulnerabilities. Some of these vulnerabilities could allow an
     attacker to run malicious programs on your computer.

     For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert
     TA06-333A.


References

     * US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA06-333A -
       <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.html>

     * About the security content of Security Update 2006-007 -
       <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304829>

     * Vulnerability Notes for Apple Security Update 2006-007 -
       <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple-2006-007>

     * Mac OS X: Updating your software -
       <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704>

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

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   The most recent version of this document can be found at:

     <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/alerts/SA06-333A.html>
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 Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
 email to <cert@cert.org> with "SA06-333A Feedback VU#191336" in the
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   Revision History

   November 29, 2006: Initial release

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