Alert Number: 021208-01
Alert Date: 02/12/08
Alert Title: Mac OS X 10.5.2 and Security Update 2008-01 available
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application:
Mac OS X versions 10.4.11
Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.1
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel, Mac users
Summary: On February 11 2008 Apple released version 10.5.2 of its popular OS X Operating system and also security update 2008-01. These software updates address 11 security vulnerabilities, at least six of which could (if exploited) result in system crash or takeover.
Recommended Actions: System administrators, support personnel and Mac OS X users are encouraged to read the security advisory and install the updated versions of all applicable products as soon as possible (safe links provided below).
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates who may use Mac OS X on their home computers.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
OS X 10.5.2/Security Update 2008-01 content page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307430
Apple Security Updates download page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798
