Alert Number: 080108-01
Alert Date: 08/01/08
Alert Title: Apple Releases Security Update 2008-005
Update-to: None.
OS/Platform/Application:
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
Category: ALERT
Severity: HIGH
Attention: Apple Mac users, System Administrators, Desktop Support Personnel.
Summary: On July 31 2008 Apple released security update 2008-005. This update includes fixes for 12 security vulnerabilities, seven of which could (if successfully exploited) result in system takeover.
Recommended Actions: Mac OS X Users/system administrators should apply security update 2008-005 as soon as possible.
Readers are encouraged to share this alert with family, friends, and associates.
ITS Actions: N/A
Resources:
Apple Security Update 2008-005 Information Page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2647
Apple Downloads Page:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
