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Security Update 2004-02-23 Released

Posted by pudge on from the now-i-can-use-insecure-operations-securely dept.

dbesade writes "Apple has released a security update for Mac OS X. The update includes changes to disk arbitration, IPsec, the point-to-point protocol, and tcpdump. As usual the changes have not been posted to the Apple Support Website."

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  1. It still feels weird... by readpunk · · Score: 4, Interesting

    It still feels weird wondering if these MAC issues also mean there are changes/upgrades to be made on *nix systems.

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    ./revolution
    1. Re:It still feels weird... by Mr.+Darl+McBride · · Score: 3, Interesting

      Most of those have already been patched in other Unices. I've never seen it stated as policy, but Apple seems to bundle local exploit fixes for scheduled updates, saving remote exploits for the surprise updates.

  2. Re:changes to..... by hard-mac · · Score: 2, Interesting

    and so far detecting some changes to: sshd sendmail slogin passwd cron top

  3. Re:Problem with security update don't install. by steeviant · · Score: 2, Interesting

    This sounds like one of those trolls where you change the problem and computer model to reflect the story you're posting about. Like the 'freelance gig' one.

  4. DiskArbitration by stoffel · · Score: 2, Interesting

    What does that mean??? or should I RTFM :-D