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Apple Releases Security Update 2002-08-20

Posted by pudge on from the here-we-go-again dept.

Prozy.G3 writes "Mac OS X Security Update 2002-08-20 includes updated components (OpenSSL & Security) which provide increased security to prevent unauthorized access to applications, servers, and the operating system. Mac OS X Security Update 2002-08-20 is available either through the Software Update application (System Preferences) or at the Apple Knowledge Base." According to the Knowledge Base, it is for Mac OS X 10.1.5; are these components already in Mac OS X 10.2, or is another update forthcoming?

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  1. Um by wdr1 · · Score: 3, Insightful

    According to the Knowledge Base, it is for Mac OS X 10.1.5; are these components already in Mac OS X 10.2, or is another update forthcoming?

    Wouldn't it be better to find that out from Apple as opposed to asking the general Slashdot audience?

    -Bill

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  2. Re:Not for Jag by tm2b · · Score: 4, Informative

    Pre-update, 10.1.5 had OpenSSL 0.9.6b 9 Jul 2001.

    Post-update, 10.1.5 has OpenSSL 0.9.6e 30 Jul 2002

    So, it looks like 10.2 will generally be vulnerable until Apple rolls out the Jaguar version of the patch.

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  3. command line updater? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Informative

    The previous couple of updates installed a command-line utility to get software updates (/usr/sbin/softwareupdate). Very handy as I usually admin our servers over ssh.

    But at the moment, this new update only shows up in the GUI Software Update panel -- running from the CL tells me "Your software is up to date" and then exits. Anyone know why?