Apple releases security update to Mac OS X

Apple Computer published an update to its Mac OS X operating system Thursday, closing 17 security holes in open-source and proprietary components.

The advisory and patch addressed five vulnerabilities in the Apache Web server included with the operating system, as well as two flaws in the mail servers used by Mac OS X. Apple also fixed two flaws in the company's Safari Web browser and another problem with the QuickTime media server.

The patches come a month after Apple's last update for the Mac OS X. The advisory and patch information can be found on Apple's security site.

Apple did not classify the risk associated with the problems the update fixes.

Apple's worst than MicroShaft

At least, MicroShaft warns you about the vulnerabilities and describes how you may be effected. MicroShaft also diligently come out with patches.<br /><br />Apple, on the other hand, has historically kept mum about any security breach. Ignored user input when users found a breach. And have only recently started issuing patches. In the recent past, they just wait till there's a new OS and than discontinue support for the old UNPATCHED OS. Oh, and all programs on the old OS will NOT work on the new OS either.<br /><br />Apple = SCAM SCAM SCAM.

[Earl Benser]

Like what programs? and what OS's?

How about some facts???

[iKenny]

Better???

I don't think you know what you're talking about. Maybe Apple <br />doesn't say anything because if they told people about the flaws, <br />they'd be used by hackers. Interesting that the flaws in Mac OS X <br />are patched BEFORE an attack, rather than after, in typical <br />Microsoft fashion. In addition, Apple only comes out with a few <br />patches because there simply aren't as many flaws in Mac OS X <br />as there are in Windows. You can argue this all you want, but all <br />the evidence points that way. <br />Apple also still fully supports OS X 10.1 and 10.2, and will <br />continue support of 10.3 after 10.4 comes out. It's mainly that <br />some of the technologies that are in 10.3 weren't in 10.2, so <br />some of the new Apple apps take advantage of these <br />technologies and they simply can't run on the older versions.<br /><br />And no, the old programs don't run natively on OS X, but that's <br />why there's Classic. And these days, most of the old OS 9 <br />programs have either been replaced by a better OS X-native app <br />or have been "carbonized" to work on OS X natively.

[jltnol]

react

The problem is that MS REACTS to security flaws usually AFTER <br />they have been announced and exploited. but not necessarily in <br />that order.<br /><br />On the other hand, Apple seems to ACT before these flaws can <br />create problems.<br /><br />Given the choice, I'd rather stick with a company that ACTS, as <br />opposed to REACTS.

[DiverDown5]

100% wrong

Hey Bill Oreilly.... He must be your idol, like him you just made <br />an entirely false remark.<br /><br />Offer me one fact that apple doesn't support there old OS.<br />.......... Hmmm..... you won't find any. Especially since this <br />update is also for users of OS 10.2 idiot!!!!!<br /><br />Oh and Apple hasn't had any viruses attack their OS yet so their <br />strategy of keeping vulnerabilites to the OS mum seems to work <br />pretty good. <br /><br />Oh wait you think its better to announce to the world that there <br />is a hole in an OS like Microsoft does. I guess a hacker wouldn't <br />take advantage of that..... Go back to the junior college you cam <br />from and finish your crappy associates degree, or at least keep <br />quiet next time you don't know something. <br /><br />Oh and tell Microsoft to keep up the good work 74,000+ known <br />viruses to Windows XP and 0 for Mac..... I wanted to say your <br />the most

Agreed

You hit it on the button. 100%.<br /><br />on the application compatibility...agreed also. When will they ever get it?

Wow! Didn't know hardcore Apple is so retarded.

Wow! I didn't know hardcore Apple freaks are so retarded. I personnally had used PC's, Apples, Linux and Sun boxes. But I had never ran across a demographically retarded population like what you Apple lovers are.<br /><br />One, you don't even know what's an OS and you're blabbing about "facts".<br /><br />Two, not one of you dingbats realized that OS X is only a few years old. And you blab on about how Apple supports "old" application calls.<br /><br />Three, a search on CNet's own news search will show you how Apple had reacted AFTER many people had complained about their holes. Never mind a simple Google search would have given you some clues.<br /><br />Fourth, well, fourth, you're just plain stupid. Geez, never seen dumber posts than these before.

[Earl Benser]

You're still just blowing smoke

But that seems to be the limit of your capability.

Common

Just common apple zelots trolling around trying to defend their rich *****.

Re:Wow! Didn't know hardcore Apple is so retarded.

Your kindergarten-level subject line comment <br />says it all: You're a simple troll. A poor, <br />pathetic individual caught in a transparent <br />attempt to call attention to yourself. Go get a <br />life.

[Jon N.]

Hey guys, lets get it right!

First of all, They're called APPLEHEADS. Just as you might feel defensive for plunking $40,000 down for a Jaquar XJ8, when you have to go just as fast as everyone else, &#38; a VW would have gotten you to your destination just as easily. They have plunked down the wad for either the rep &#38; bragging rights, or they HAD a MAC, &#38; HAD to keep up with their old software. The one thing that Appleheads never want to admit to is that they're systems are vulnerable...even in the slightest. This is not a blanket statement of all Mac owners, but of those who feel that because Windows is being attacked, that it has to be defective, or at least poorly written. It is true that M$ i86's have been attacked more than any other system platform. Why? Not because it's cheap, but for cracker web rep, that 90% of computers out there run the software, &#38; because Uncle Sam uses it. It wasn't too long ago when APPLE was the cyber-target, &#38; was the butt of the jokes! The day is coming soon when Apple's marketshare will be in direct competition to M$. When that happens, watch everybody sweat! It's time that both of our tribes get a detaunt together, &#38; try to route out the real enemy... the worm writting, virus-spredding, CYBER-JACKASSES that are putting the entire Internet system in jeopardy {and no, not the TV game show hosted by Alex Trebek !}. Come on guys &#38; gals, lets get it right! Users aren't the enemy! Cyber-Jackasses, Hackers, &#38; Crackers ARE !!! Its time to snitch on these enemies of progress, bring THEM to justice, &#38; attempt to bring tranquillity to cyberspace... before it's too late!

[Ubber geek]

cyber-target

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[Steven N]

Seems some script kiddies are frustrated...

A little bit mad your thingies don't work on Mac OS?<br /><br />Poor boys...