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        National Cyber Alert System
   
     Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-260A


Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: Sep 16, 2008
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

     * Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and
       10.5.4 (Leopard)
     * Apple Mac OS X Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger)
       and 10.5.4 (Leopard)


Overview

   Apple has released Security Update 2008-006 and Mac OS X version 10.5.5 to
   correct multiple vulnerabilities affecting 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 Security Update 2008-006 and Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.5 address a
   number of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server
   versions  prior  to  and including 10.4.11 and 10.5.4. The update also
   addresses vulnerabilities in other vendors' products that ship with Apple
   Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server.


II. Impact

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


III. Solution

Upgrade

   Install Apple Security Update 2008-006 or Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.5.
   These and other updates are available via Software Update or via Apple
   Downloads.


IV. References

  * Securing Your Web Browser -
    <http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/securing_browser/>

  * About the security content of Mac OS X v10.5.5 and Security Update 2008-006 -
    <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3137>

  * Mac OS X: Updating your software -
    <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>

  * US-CERT  Vulnerability  Notes for Apple Security Update 2008-006 -
    <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple_security_update_2008_006>

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   Revision History

   September 16 2008: Initial release

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