Apple Releases Safari 8.0.4, Safari 7.1.4, and Safari 6.2.4 1

iClarified ^ | March 17, 2015

[Swordmaker]

Apple has released updates to its Safari web browser for OS X Yosemite, Mavericks, and Mountain Lion.

The release fixes a user interface inconsistency in Safari that allowed an attacker to misrepresent the URL. This issue was addressed through improved user interface consistency checks.

It also fixes multiple memory corruption issues that existed in WebKit. These issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

You can install the update from the Mac App Store.

[Swordmaker]

If you do not have automatic updates turned on, you will need to go to the Apple Mac App Store.

[Swordmaker]

It's time to update Safari in Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Mavericks, and Yosemite. Security fixes are included in these updates. — PING!

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[Swordmaker]

Check for the current version under the Safari Menu/About Safari to see if you have already been updated.

[PhiloBedo]

Thanks for the notification. Updating now.

[Blue Highway]

The release fixes a user interface inconsistency in Safari that allowed an attacker to misrepresent the URL.

I thought Apple was immune to viruses and hackers???

[doc11355]

I thought Apple was immune to viruses and hackers???

For all practical purposes you are correct. These updates are part of the ongoing effort by Apple to keep it that way. Speaking for myself, of course, I really appreciate it!