US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-218A -- Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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                National Cyber Alert System

          Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-218A

Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

Original release date: August 06, 2009
Last revised: –
Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

 * Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger)
 and 10.5.7 (Leopard)
 * Apple Mac OS X Server versions prior to
 and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.7 (Leopard)

Overview

Apple has released Mac OS X v10.5.8 / Security Update 2009-003 to
correct multiple vulnerabilities affecting components of Apple Mac
OS X and Mac OS X Server. Attackers could exploit these
vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code, gain access to sensitive
information, or cause a denial of service.

I. Description

Apple Mac OS X v10.5.8 / Security Update 2009-003 addresses a
number of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X
Server. These updates also address vulnerabilities in other
vendors' products that ship with Apple Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server.

II. Impact

The impact of these vulnerabilities vary. Potential consequences
include arbitrary code execution, sensitive information disclosure,
denial of service, or privilege escalation.

III. Solution

Install Apple Mac OS X v10.5.8 / Security Update 2009-003. These
and other updates are available via Software Update or via Apple
Downloads.

IV. References

• Security Update 2009-003 / Mac OS X v10.5.8 -
  <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757&gt;

• Mac OS X: Updating your software -
  <https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US&gt;

• Apple Downloads - <http://support.apple.com/downloads/&gt;

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Revision History

August 06, 2009: Initial release

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