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Subject: US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA11-286A -- Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
From: US-CERT Technical Alerts <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:02:33 -0400

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                    National Cyber Alert System

              Technical Cyber Security Alert TA11-286A


Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

   Original release date: October 13, 2011
   Last revised: --
   Source: US-CERT


Systems Affected

     * Mac OS X 10.6.8
     * Mac OS X Server 10.6.8
     * Mac OS X 10.7, 10.7.1
     * Mac OS X Server 10.7, 10.7.1


Overview

   There are multiple vulnerabilities in Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7, and
   10.7.1 and Mac OS X Server 10.6.8, 10.7, and 10.7.1. Apple has
   released updates to address these vulnerabilities.


I. Description

   The Apple Security Advisory for OS X Lion v10.7.2 and Security
   Update 2011-006 describes multiple vulnerabilities in Mac OS X and
   Mac OS X Server. Apple has released updates to address these
   vulnerabilities.


II. Impact

   A remote, unauthenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code,
   cause a denial of service, or gain unauthorized access to your
   files or system.


III. Solution

   Apple has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the Apple
   Security Advisory for OS X Lion v10.7.2 and Security Update
   2011-006. This advisory describes any known issues related to the
   updates and the specific impacts for each vulnerability.
   Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and impacts and
   test for any potentially adverse effects before wide-scale
   deployment.


IV. References

 * OS X Lion v10.7.2 and Security Update 2011-006 -
   <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002>

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

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Revision History

  October 13, 2011: Initial release


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