Status Tracking Note JVNTR-2009-20

Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities (TA09-218A)

Overview

Apple has released Mac OS X v10.5.8 / Security Update 2009-003 to correct multiple vulnerabilities affecting components of 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.
Event Information

Date (UTC)Description
2009-08-06 18:03 US-CERT
TA09-218A: Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Via US-CERT Mailing List
2009-08-06 11:42 US-CERT
Apple Releases Mac OS X v10.5.8 and Security Update 2009-003
US-CERT Current Activity
Apple has released Mac OS X v10.5.8 and Security Update 2009-003 to address multiple vulnerabilities in a number of applications. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, bypass security mechanisms, operate with escalated privileges, or obtain sensitive information.
2009-08-05 21:12 SANS Internet Storm Center
Security Update 2009-003 / Mac OS X v10.5.8
2009-08-05 Apple
Apple knowledgebase article HT3757: About the security content of Security Update 2009-003 / Mac OS X v10.5.8
This document describes the security content of Security Update 2009-003 / Mac OS X v10.5.8, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.

Reference

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