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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. I know this smacks of paranoia by Dirk+Pitt · · Score: 0, Troll
    but wouldn't it benefit apple to introduce a problem that they had the solution to already, so they could quickly "develop" the patch? This would be great fodder for a marketing campaign.

    I know, I know. I should go work on discrediting the Apollo missions, too. ;-)

  2. Impressive. Now if they weren't control freaks. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    I might buy one. However, since every time I get ready to purchase one I read an article about how they are screwing someone, I'll have to pass (yet again).

  3. Excellent. by Jack+Va1enti · · Score: 0, Troll

    Now Fritz and I can get them to working on that analog hole.