Posted on 05/21/2004 6:14:16 PM PDT by Leroy S. Mort
Apple Computer on Friday issued an update to Mac OS X to address flaws that security firms said could allow malicious code to be run on a Macintosh.
The update fixes a pair of flaws that could be used to create a virus that spreads through a Web link sent via e-mail messages. An attacker also would have to create a Web site with special programming to exploit the vulnerability. The issue was made public this week, although the person who discovered the problem claims to have notified Apple in February.
Security information service Secunia on Tuesday rated the issue "extremely critical," because online discussions have pointed out many different ways to exploit the flaws.
Apple took the unusual step of issuing a press release to tout its security update, but a representative refused to answer all questions regarding the issue, including why it has taken since February to get a patch for the software.
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Jesus is Coming.
Macs need a patch???
Thanks for the notice. Fortunately, all my mac os x boxes had the patch already downloaded and just wanted me to click OK. So much better than the 400+ Windows Servers I deal with at work everyday. We are going to spend close to $100k for SMS to deal with them this year. So much for TCO.
Then why not set your servers to do the same?
My PowerBook thanks you.
I'd buy a Mac, but I'm not gay.
Bump
Does it have a name? Tell it "You're welcome". ;-)
Obviously not all gays use Macs, otherwise wouldn't their penetration be bigger?
Dang, post #6 beat me to it...
No thanks.
Can't risk it. Patching servers can lead to downtime without proper testing with applications. Also it would be a burden to run to 400 servers and press "OK" even with Terminal Services. SMS automates this process and makes rollback easier.
Macintosh List PING!
As usual, if you want to be included or deleted from the Mac Ping list, please freepmail me.
Swordmaker
Find a person anywhere who said Mac's never need a patch and are 100% bug free.....
2) Many windows patches break a systems if it is running sufficiently complicated third party software (in some cases even MS products like SQL server are affected by windows patches)..
"I'd buy a Mac, but I'm not gay."
I own three Macs...does that make me a homosexual?
If so, it'd come as a shock to my girlfriend.
Ed
Pure denial. You talk about it waaaaay too much.
Of course, you don't want your servers automatically downloading patches from Microsoft, but they can if you want them to.
You knew that. Right?
You have GOT to be kidding me. A straight couldn't possibly be as petty, petulant, and pettifogging as you.
Thanks for the tip. Time to go update my Mac laptop. Should take about 90 seconds. Then I'll have plenty of time to reinstall Windows XP and all my applications in my Wintel desktops so they'll work again.
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