ALARM Group ALERT - click for a description of ALARM, The Computing Alert System Alert Number:  042007-01 Alert Date:  04/20/07 Alert Title:  Apple releases Security update 2007-04 Update-to:   None OS/Platform/Application:   Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Server and Client) Mac OS X 10.4.9 (Server and Client) Category:  ALERT Severity: MEDIUM Attention:  Apple OS X System Administrators/Users, Desktop Support Personnel

Summary:  On April 19 2007 Apple released Update 2007-04 for its popular OS X operating system.  The update addresses 25 security-related concerns that affect a variety of applications such as Kerberos and the Login Window.  Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to a range of outcomes, including application crash and arbitrary code execution. 

Recommended Actions:  Mac OS X administrators/users are encouraged to read the Update information (link provided below) and (if applicable) apply the update as soon as possible. 

ITS Actions: N/A

Resources:

Apple Security Update 2007-04 info page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305391

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