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Alert Number: 031908-01
Alert Date: 03/19/08
Alert Title: Apple releases Security Update 2008-002
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application:
Mac OS X v10.5.2 (Including Server)
Mac OS X v10.4.11 (including Server)
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Mac users, Mac system Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.


Summary: On March 19 2008 Apple released Security Update 2008-02 for its popular OS X Operating System.  Update 2008-02 includes fixes for 46 security vulnerabilities (some previously-released fixes have been incorporated into this Security Update).  Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in a variety of negative conditions ranging from program/system crash to complete takeover of a vulnerable computer.  Apple is recommending installation of this Security update to "all users".


Recommended Actions:   Mac users and System Administrators are encouraged to read the security information associated with this update and apply the update as soon as possible (safe links provided below).


Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates who may use OS X on their home PCs.

ITS Actions: N/A

Resources:

Security Update 2008-02 content page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562

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