OS/Platform/Application:

Apple iTunes (on Windows and Mac systems)

Category: ALERT
Severity: LOW
Attention: iTunes users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.

Summary: Apple has released version 8.1 of its popular iTunes application.  Included in iTunes 8.1 are fixes for two security vulnerabilities.  Successful exploitation of the vulnerabilities could result in denial of service or unintentional disclosure of account data. 

Recommended Actions:  iTunes users are encouraged to read the security bulletin and apply the update(s) as soon as possible. 

Itunes normally checks for updates when opened; users wishing to download updates directly from Apple (rather than through iTunes itself) should use the link provided below.

ITS Actions: N/A

Resources:

iTunes 8.1 Security content guide:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3487

Apple downloads page:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/