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ALARM Group ALERT ¿ click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System Alert Number: 113005-02 Alert Date: 11/30/05 Alert Title: Apple releases security update 2005-009 Update-to: none OS/Platform/Application: Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther Server and Client) Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.4.3 (Tiger Server and Client) Category: ALERT Severity: MEDIUM Attention: Mac OS X System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel |
Summary: On November 29 2005 Apple released security update 2005-009. This update addresses 13 different vulnerabilities that include remote execution of arbitrary code, denial of service, and system crash.
Recommended Actions: OS X system managers and support personnel are encouraged to read the update (including all potential caveats) and (if appropriate) apply it immediately as per the instructions provided by the vendor.
ITS Actions: At this time, ITS is taking no specific additional actions to address the release of this update.
Resources:
Update 2005-007 Overview page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302847
Apple Support Downloads page:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/