Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: May 13, 2009
Last revised: --
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

• Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.5 (Leopard)
• Safari 3 for Windows, Mac OS X 10.4, and Mac OS X 10.5

Overview

Apple has released multiple Security Updates, 2009-002 / Mac OS X version 10.5.7 and Safari 3.2.3, to correct multiple vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and the Safari web browser. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code, gain access to sensitive information, or cause a denial of service.

Solution

Install the updates

Use Software Update or Apple Downloads to install updates.

Description

Apple Mac OS X and the Safari web browser are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker access your data without your approval or cause your computer to crash.

For more technical information, see US-CERT Technical Alert TA09-133A.

References

• Software Update - <https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>
• Apple Downloads - <http://support.apple.com/downloads/>
• US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-133A - <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html>
• Apple Security Update 2009-002 - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549>
• Safari 3.2.3 - <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3550>

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Revision History

May 13, 2009: Initial release