Apple released around 20 20 Mac OS X update, this Thursday, This fixes flaws in about operating system services and components, including the Mac’s AirPort driver software, Help Viewer, and Installer application. This update is being stated as Major Update as it contains major security patches. As per the note released from Apple Inc, those bugs can even crash your system and allow attackers to run software on Mac machines. Apple has one dedicated page for maing people aware of how to update the OS. How to Update Mac OS X

Here is the list of updates and what was the impact without the updates

• AFP Client : Impact: A local user may obtain system privileges
• AirPort and Carbon Core: Impact: A local user may be able to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
• diskdev_cmds: Impact: Opening a maliciously-crafted UFS disk image may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
• fetchmail: Impact: fetchmail may send passwords in plain text, even when configured to use TLS……………..

For Rest of the Update Details Read About Security Update 2007-004

Here are the important links clubbed together:

• Apple Downloads
• How to use the Apple Product Security PGP Key
• How to Update Mac OS X
• About Security Update 2007-004

I would recommend all my MAC Readers to update as soon as possible. These are major security updates which should not be missed.

Tags: mac os x update, product security, security patches