Original release date: December 15, 2008
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)
• Apple Mac OS X Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 (Tiger) and 10.5.5 (Leopard)

Overview

Apple has released Security Update 2008-008 and Mac OS X version 10.5.6 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 2008-008 and Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.6 address a number of vulnerabilities affecting Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server versions prior to and including 10.4.11 and 10.5.5. 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, or privilege escalation.

III. Solution

Install Apple Security Update 2008-008 or Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.6. 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 Security Update 2008-008 / Mac OS X v10.5.6 - <https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338>
• Mac OS X: Updating your software - <https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1338?viewlocale=en_US>
• Apple Downloads - <http://support.apple.com/downloads/>

Feedback can be directed to US-CERT.

Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization. Terms of use

December 15, 2008: Initial release