OS/Platform/Application:

Apple Safari 3 (on Windows and Mac systems**)
Apple Safari Public Beta 4 (on Windows and Mac systems**)

Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Safari users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.

Summary: Apple has released updates for mainline and beta builds of its popular Safari Web browser.  Safari 3.2.3/Public Beta 4 includes fixes for three vulnerabilities which could be exploited by the visitation of a maliciously-crafted website or handling of a maliciously-crafted feed. 

Recommended Actions:  Safari users/System Administrators are encouraged to read the security bulletin and install the necessary security update as soon as possible (safe links provided below).

**NOTE for Mac OS X Users:  Apple Security Update 2009-002/Mac OS X v10.5.7 includes the above-mentioned fixes for Safari.

Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.

ITS Actions: N/A

Resources:

Apple Safari 3.2.3 Security Content Page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3550

Apple Safari 4 Public Beta Security Content Page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3551

Apple Downloads Page:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/