Alert Number: 091109-01
Alert Date: 09/11/09
Alert Title: Apple OS X Security updates available
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application:
Apple Mac OS X
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Mac users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: Apple has issued two updates for its popular OS X software. OS X 10.6.1 and Security update 2009-005 address numerous vulnerabilities that affect a range of services and applications.
Recommended Actions: Security Update 2009-005 addresses a number of issues that pertain to OS X versions prior to 10.6 whereas OS X 10.6.1 is applicable to systems currently running OS X 10.6. OS X users are encouraged to read the security update information and apply the appropriate update(s) as soon as possible.
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Apple OS X 10.6.1 Security Content Page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3864
Apple Security Update 2009-005 Security Content Page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865
Apple Downloads Page:
http://support.apple.com/d7:46 AM 9/11/2009ownloads/
