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New Remote Root in Mac OS X

Posted by pudge on from the batten-down-the-hatches dept.

Cysgod writes "I've released a security advisory detailing a new remote root vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.3, 10.2 and possibly earlier versions." The main thrust is that it exploits a problem in the DHCP client, to gain root access, and turning off various services can prevent attack. It is unclear why an exploit was made public before Apple resolved the problem. Apple's fix is apparently scheduled for a December release.

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  1. I GOT A GREASED UP YODA DOLL SHOVED UP MY ASS! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    GO OSX!

  2. Seems to me... by huckda · · Score: -1, Troll

    that the exploit was made public the moment they shipped the OS...

    --
    "Just Smile and Nod." --Huck
  3. Trolling for karma, eh? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I am on to you, fucker

  4. YER FP JUST HAS BEEN MADE IRRELEVANT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    by my stanking anus!!11

    -Homos

  5. Dear Apple, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I am a cock-smoking teabagger. I bought an Apple computer because of its well earned reputation for being "the" gay computer. Since I have become an Apple owner, I have been exposed to a whole new world of gay friends. It is really a pleasure to meet and compute with other homos such as myself. I plan on using my new Apple computer as a way to entice and recruit young schoolboys into the homosexual lifestyle; it would be so helpful if you could produce more software which would appeal to young boys. Thanks in advance.

    with much gayness,

    Father Randy "Pudge" O'Day, S.J.

  6. Thats what you get for using pseudo-open source by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    If you use pseudo-open source corporate bullshit then this is what you get. No shocker.

  7. Dear Father O'Day: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Thanks for your letter. Being Catholic myself, I know exactly what you're talking about! It has always been our plan here at Apple Computer Inc to revolutionize personal computing with our high-quality and highly gay products.

    I'm happy to answer your letter by letting you know that YES we will be releasing an entire hLife ("homo-life") software line. You'll be able to recognize it in stores by the small stylized logo depicting a large cock entering a tight anus with an Apple logo on it. ("Suddenly it all comes together" indeed!).

    Anyway, I hope you and other members of our community will join us on our mission, and purchase the exciting new hLife boxed set. Only the boxed set comes with translucent cock rings!

    Sincerely,

    Harry Rodman
    Vice-president
    Homosexual Liaison Services
    Apple Computer, Inc.

  8. Re:Call me an Apple Apologist, but.. by VividU · · Score: -1, Troll

    Apple is on probation as far I'm concerned.

    Apple software is earning a reputation for releasing code that has the nasty propensity to wipe hard drives clean.

    iTunes, USB...there was something else, maybe someone else could help.

  9. don't forget... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    ...to pay $129.00 for security fixes if you don't have 10.3 you cock-smocking teabaggers.

  10. Not a Troll...ok it is...but its still true by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll


    MAC OS was VERY secure until they threw Unichs into the mix! Now it has a "take over your whole server" exploit a la Linux and Windows.

    Admit it! Admit it, damn you!

    *blech*

  11. Re:i thought i would never say this by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
    Linux doesn't seem to have had any new security vulnerbilities announced this month

    Except for the one in ssh... Oh, and the almost weekly security update announcements I've been getting from the Red Hat Network this month.

  12. Re:Exploitability Questionable by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    The first paragraph, all mac jibberish.

    Can you tell me how evil usb2.0 is compared to firewire?