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                        National Cyber Alert System

                  Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-047A


Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: February 16, 2007
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

     * Apple Mac OS X version 10.3.x and 10.4.x
     * Apple Mac OS X Server version 10.3.x and 10.4.x
     * Apple iChat

   These vulnerabilities affect both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Apple
   systems.


Overview

   Apple has released Security Update 2007-002 to correct multiple
   vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, and iChat.
   The most serious of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker
   to execute arbitrary code. Attackers may take advantage of the less
   serious vulnerabilities to bypass security restrictions or cause a
   denial of service.


I. Description

   Apple Security Update 2007-002 addresses a number of vulnerabilities
   affecting Apple Mac OS X, OS X Server, and iChat. Further details are
   available in the related vulnerability notes.

   The vulnerabilities addressed in this update were previously disclosed
   as part of the Month of Apple Bugs project.


II. Impact

   The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. Potential consequences
   include remote execution of arbitrary code or commands, bypass of
   security restrictions, and denial of service.


III. Solution

Install Updates from Apple

   Install Apple Security Update 2007-002. This and other updates are
   available via Apple Update or via Apple Downloads.


IV. References

     * Vulnerability Notes for Apple Security Update 2007-002 -
       <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=Apple-2007-002>

     * About the security content of Security Update 2007-002 -
       <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305102>

     * Month of Apple Bugs - 
       <http://projects.info-pull.com/moab/index.html>

     * Mac OS X: Updating your software -
       <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704>

     * Apple Downloads - <http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/>

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Revision History

   February 16, 2007: Initial release



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