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ALARM Group ALERT - click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System
Alert Number: 051506-01
Alert Date: 5/15/06
Alert Title: Apple releases Security update 2006-03
Update-to: none
OS/Platform/Application:
Mac OS X 10.4.6 and later
Mac OS X 10.3.9 Server and Client
Category: ALERT
Severity: MEDIUM
Attention: Apple OS X System Administrators/Users, Desktop Support Personnel |
Summary: On May 11 2006 Apple released Update 2006-03 for its popular OS X operating system. The update addresses 25 new security-related concerns that affect a variety of elements, including ClamAV, FTPServer, Flash Player, and Mail. Several of these vulnerabilities may lead to arbitrary code execution; as a result the vendor is recommending the application of this update for all users.
Recommended Actions: Mac OS X administrators/users are encouraged to read the Update information (link provided below) and (if applicable) apply the update as soon as possible.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Apple Security Update 2006-03 info page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303737
