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Apple Plugs Software Update Hole

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the plugging-the-holes dept.

hype7 writes "Apple's getting quick! Less than 5 days after the recently reported software update vulnerability was discovered, Apple have a patch plugging the hole. Apparently, packages now presented via the Software Update mechanism are cryptographically signed, and the new Software Update client 1.4.6 checks for a valid signature before installing any new packages."

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  1. Apple by FigBugDeux · · Score: 2, Funny

    Was there a worm hole in the apple?

  2. That's a good thing. by vegetablespork · · Score: 3, Funny

    We wouldn't want all those people more intelligent than the rest of us to get rooted.

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  3. how do you update? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Do you use the software update mechanism to update the software update mechanism?

  4. Re:Good turnaround Apple by godoto · · Score: 2, Funny

    Apple has been really taking security seriously lately and this only helps to build confidence that the machine is capable of being used by more novice users who know nothing about the evils of being rooted.

    Speak for yourself dude. Personally, I enjoy being rooted-- sometimes several times a day. Remember: it's only naughty if you want it to be.

  5. Re:"Mac's don't have bugs" by jimbolaya · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yeah, yeah, yeah, and Microsoft doesn't have bugs, either. They have service packs...and service packs...and service packs...

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  6. hmmm by owenc · · Score: 4, Funny

    doesn't seem to be compatible with the 10.1.3.1337 update that came out yesterday :(. in fact, all my programs don't launch anymore. not even aol.

  7. Re:Other Problems with Software Update by gerardrj · · Score: 3, Funny
    That's the last (and first) time I repeat anything Leo Laporte says without verifying if first. He offered this as a "Mac tip" on the Screen Savers back in May. I've never had a reason to check it out other than seeing that the files where there, and I didn't have "calculate all file sizes" on in the folder. That guy is just a moronic windbag.

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  8. Re:New softwareupdate command by laserjet · · Score: 3, Funny


    Now, say it with me, everyone!

    "Just set it, and forget it!

    w00t.

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