Status Tracking Note TRTA08-350A

Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities

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.
Event Information
Date (UTC)Description
2008-12-15 22:18 US-CERT
TA08-350A: Apple Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
Via US-CERT Mailing List
2008-12-15 18:25 SANS Internet Storm Center
Apple Releases OSX 10.5.6/Security update 2008-008
Apple's released an update for OSX, you can now download 10.5.6 through the Software Update app.
2008-12-15 08:17 US-CERT
Apple Releases Security Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities
US-CERT Current Activity
Apple has released Security Update 2008-008 and Mac OS X v10.5.6 to address multiple vulnerabilities in Mac OS X and related products. The impacts of these vulnerabilities include arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, denial of service, or information disclosure.
2008-12-15 Apple
Apple knowledgebase article HT3338: About the security content of Security Update 2008-008 / Mac OS X v10.5.6
This document describes the security content of Security Update 2008-008 / Mac OS X v10.5.6, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.
Reference
Date first published (UTC): 2008-12-16T21:30+00:00
Date last updated (UTC): 2008-12-16T21:30+00:00
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