Apple today released Security Update 2006-002 v1.1 which “improves security and reliability and is recommended for all users.” Security Update 2006-002 v1.1’s notes describe the same updated components as Security Update 2006-002: apache_mod_php, CoreTypes, LaunchServices, Mail, rsync, and Safari, but is now version 1.1. Additional information is not yet available and the update is not yet available via Software Update.
More info about and download link (13.9MB) for Security Update 2006-002 v1.1 Mac OS X 10.4.5 for PowerPC here.
More info about and download link (15.4MB) for Security Update 2006-002 v1.1 Mac OS X 10.4.5 for Intel here.
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Perfect OSX needs an update?
Got it!
Does not show up in my Software Update, but I installed 2006-002 v1.0. Is there any point to manually installing it? I can’t find a description of the changes between 1.0 and 1.1.
Nope, not on my software update either.
How many patches does it take to fix this OS…
Maybe this will fix the largest threat to the Apple OS
– if a disguised file such as a .mov that actually has a terminal script that will delete all of the files in a users directory is placed on a computer…
(placed as in, a user on a shared work station at a business or in an academic setting copies the file to the desktop)…
…and the next user comes along and double clicks on the bad .mov file the damage will be done, the files will be deleted!
So I ask you, how is an IT professional going to protect a work station from from an OS that is unable to distinguish between a “safe” file and a malicious script…
The Apple OS is a very dangerous place… one click on a .txt file and all of your files could be wiped out!
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iDon’t,
Clearly, OS X is not YET perfect, nor will it ever be in all likelihood.
However, it is LIGHT YEARS beyond anything Microsoft presently offers or WILL later this year, early next. (Vista, Vista, where are thou?)
I employ both Mac and Windows machines in my small company, and today I used the Windows Update function to bring my copies of XP Pro up to date. (Last time was about a month ago.) OH MY G**! I have spent most of the afternoon today patching the OS (the new malware removal tool was a real hoot) and the XP Office applications.
Indeed, OS X is nowhere near perfect. But, by comparison, Microsoft’s products are nothing short of time-eating grotesqueries!
Oh dear, starting to look a bit crap isn’t it. Admit it MDN, if this was Microsoft, you’d now be having a field day.
Hmmm this makes three security updates in the last couple of weeks.
Oh, don’t forget the OfficeMac and Flash security updates as well.
Dave W.’s little Mactel Mini was successfully hacked you know, the given story was just a cover.
Just rememeber, MacDude told you Mac OS X was still insecure and you refused to beleive him.
Now I guess you’ll listen to him next time.
Here’s another security issue he found.
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/84689/overflow-vuln-found-in-itunes-and-quicktime.html
OscarWilde,
It was sarcasm. Jack Daniels makes me act up.
Sput, “woulda,” “shoulda,” “coulda,” “mighta,” etc., does not equate with real-world threats. The truth is that your job (if you are, in fact, employed) is guaranteed by the plethora of viruses, infections, spywares, trojans, and adware (= VISTA) that exist within the Windows environment. Theoretical threats to OS X may curl your hair, but given the computer terrorism you’ve had to live with in the “real IT world,” I’d bet you’re as bald as a cue-ball!
I admit, MDN does deserve a bit of flak, they deserve it for the way they go on about patches to patch the patch that didn’t patch the last patch, etc, etc.
But to Sputnik et. al, you’re sorely mistaken if you think this is anything to go on about. Most likely they found a problem that prevented some people from being able to install the previous version of the patch, so they corrected it. Otherwise it would be showing up in Software Update for those people who have already applied the earlier version.
Move along people, nothing to see here.
Oh well, I guess that about does it for the lendagary Mac OS X security
Now how is MDN going to throw a spin on this one?
Mac OS X security is falling to pieces before our eyes.
My XP machines have had three updates this week and my Windows 2000 machines have had “several” updates this week. Yes OS X is inferior to those OSs… get a life some of you.
We here at Microsoft are laughing our collective asses off
At least Apple doesn’t take FOREVER to issue patches to fix issues unlike SOME crap producing OS vendors *coughMICROSHAFTcough*
You Windows users go ahead and enjoy your bug ridden, virus laden POS!
We at Apple are pleased to announce a new way to deliver security updates.
It’s called “Patch Thursday” and yes it’s modeled after the famous Microsoft “Patch Tuesday” which we so diligently copied.
So every Thursday morning at 7 AM GMT we will be issuing our latest rounds of security updates.
We advise backing up all files before applying updates as the chances are very high the update will break your third party installed software.
Welcome to a better computing experience.
Thank you for depending upon Apple for your computing needs.
its funny hows these windows fags react to a mac security update…
SHOULDNT YOU BE RUNNING YOUR ANTI-VIRUS/SPYWARE/ADWARE SOFTWARE????? WHAT ARE YOU THINKING… YOU PROBABLY GOT 10 VIRUSES JUST READING THIS!!! GET A LIFE!!!
Redmond:
The laugh is still on you.
The latest security update from Apple isn’t an overdue spackle job on some already exploited security flaw. It is another proactive update.
Does it matter how many fine tunes Apple releases? Not when compared to the sieve that is Windows XP (“XP” stands for “Extra Porous”)
My XP machines have had three updates this week and my Windows 2000 machines have had “several” updates this week. Yes OS X is inferior to those OSs… get a life some of you.
All it takes is one remote exploit to own a Mac box
After that the OS is compromised, software update all you want, your box is still theirs.
Unless you boot from a write protected cd and zero the whole drive and start completly over with fresh installs/updates of everything, not even using old files, can you be reasonably sure your box is safe.
I know three people who updated from Panther to Tiger, never even doing a fresh install, and their machines are having all sorts of unexplained behavior, like the modems lights are blinking with no usage, unknown processes consuming CPU cycles, missing files.
Even one found his iSight camera was on for at least three days.
I tell them it was the URL Handler exploits of 10.3.4 and that software updates alone can’t help, only a fresh install of the OS will do.
But do they listen? No
“It’s too hard, I forgot how, etc”
Mac OS X is a FAILURE
Give it up Mac users.
You were part of a cult, welcome to reality.
“How many patches does it take to fix this OS…”
A hell of a lot fewer than it does to fix your favorite OS, that’s for damn sure…
You Windows fanboys really crack me up. There have been only 3 security updates released all year for OS X, meanwhile, Windows requires an average of 3 every week.
So you’d better get off of this message board and get over to the “Windows Update” site quick, you’ve probably got a dozen security updates waiting for you to download.
Ashvillian’s mouth must be between 2 ass cheeks cause all thats coming out is a bunch of sh!t
this patch probably fixes the dual boot discovered! idiots!
Windows pussies, I have but one question to ask:
How many viruses exist that are written for OS X?
I’ll answer it for you – 0. None. Nada. Zip. Diddly Squat.
Have a nice day.