Alert Number: 091608-01
Alert Date: 09/16/08
Alert Title: Apple releases OS X 10.5.5 Update, Security Update 2008-006
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application:
Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Apple OS X Users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: On September 15 2008 Apple released updates for its popular OS X operating system. Security Update 2008-006 is included within OS X 10.5.5 and contains fixes for 26 security vulnerabilities. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in a range of unfavorable outcomes including disclosure of sensitive/private information and complete system takeover.
Recommended Actions: Mac OS X Users/System Administrators are encouraged to read the security bulletin and (if appropriate) install the appropriate updates as soon as possible.
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Mac OS X 10.5.5/Security Update 2008-006 content page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3137
