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

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

  3. 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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  4. 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.

  5. 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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  6. 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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