Alert Number: 041708-01
Alert Date: 04/17/08
Alert Title: Safari Update addresses four security vulnerabilities
Update-to: 032508-01 "*UNPATCHED* vulnerabilities for Safari on Windows"
OS/Platform/Application:
Apple Safari all versions older than 3.1.1 on both Windows and Mac systems
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Safari users, Windows and Mac System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: On April 17 2008 Apple released version 3.1.1 of its popular Safari web browser. Version 3.1.1 addresses four critical security vulnerabilities that (if exploited) could result in a range of negative outcomes including disclosure of personal information and complete takeover of a vulnerable system.
Recommended Actions: Safari users/System Administrators are encouraged to read the advisory information (safe links provided below) and install the updated software as soon as possible.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Safari 3.1.1 Security update information:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1467
Apple Downloads Page:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
ALARM Alert 041708-01:
http://www.albany.edu/its/alerts_archive_2008_3560.htm
