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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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