Alert Number:  092807-02
Alert Date:  09/28/07
Alert Title:  Apple Releases update for iPhone
Update-to:  none
OS/Platform/Application:  Apple iPhone versions <1.1.1
Category:  ALERT
Severity:  Medium
Attention:  iPhone users

Summary:  On September 25 2007 Apple released update 1.1.1 for the iPhone.  This update fixes 10 security vulnerabilities in a number of operations such as Bluetooth, Mail, and Safari.

Recommended Actions:  iPhone users are encouraged to read the update information and apply the patch at their earliest convenience.  Installation instructions are provided at the bottom of the Apple Security Content page.  Persons interested in the nature and potential fallout of mobile device security issues may find the Dark Reading article (link provided below) helpful. 

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

ITS Actions:  At this time, ITS is taking no specific additional actions to address this software update release.

Resources:

Apple iPhone 1.1.1 Security Content Page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306586

Dark Reading article on mobile device insecurity:
http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=133861&f_src=drweekly