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December 2007

3523 - Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

ID: 3523
Date: 19/12/2007

Title: 3523 - Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platform level affected:Operating System
Specific operating systems components affected: Apple Mac OS
Other software: Other
Remediation Summary:Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Vendors affected:Apple
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Unknown
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Available
Type of fix: Patch
Source: Apple & US-CERT
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
Abstract: Description of Apple's Security Update 2007-009 that corrects multiple vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.

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National Cyber Alert System

Technical Cyber Security Alert TA07-352A

Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: December 18, 2007
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT

Systems Affected

     * Apple Mac OS X versions prior to and including 10.4.11 and 10.5.1
     * Apple Mac OS X Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 and
       10.5.1

These vulnerabilities affect both Intel and PowerPC platforms.

Overview

   Apple has released Security Update 2007-009 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, surreptitiously initiate a
   video conference, or cause a denial of service.

I. Description

   Apple Security Update 2007-009 addresses a number of vulnerabilities
   affecting Apple Mac OS X and OS X Server versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.1.
   Further details are available in the related vulnerability notes.

   The update addresses vulnerabilities in other vendors' products that
   ship with Apple OS X or OS X Server. These products include:
     * Adobe Flash
     * Adobe Shockwave
     * GNU Tar

II. Impact

   The impacts of these vulnerabilities vary. Potential consequences
   include arbitrary code execution, sensitive information disclosure,
   surreptitious video conference initiation, and denial of service.

III. Solution

Install updates from Apple

Install Apple Security Update 2007-009. This and other updates are
available via Software Update or via Apple Downloads.

IV. References

     * Vulnerability notes for Apple Security Update 2007-009 -
       <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=apple-2007-009>

     * About Security Update 2007-009 -
       <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179>

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

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

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The most recent version of this document can be found at:

<http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.html>
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   Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send
   email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA07-352A Feedback VU#905292" in the
   subject.
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Produced 2007 by US-CERT, a government organization.

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Revision History

December 18, 2007: Initial release

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