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Apple Posts Security Update 2005-002

Posted by pudge on from the i-am-scared dept.

thelemmings writes "Today, Apple released Security Update 2005-002 for Mac OS X. It fixes a bug in the Java 1.4.2 implementation where an untrusted applet could gain elevated privileges and potentially execute arbitrary code. Sounds scary."

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  1. Related News . . . by Dausha · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    In a related press release, Microsoft announced security release 1998-0173, fixing problems associated with running Open Office or Word Perfect. The specific security threat would allow users to use other word processing software than MS Word. This security update will prevent these malware products from running.

    Also released is Linux security (kernel) release 2.6.8. Not wanting to feel left out. This security release, when installed in place of MS Windows, will effectively block all Windows-based malware and viruses. Unless, you're one of those who are trying to get viruses to run on WINE. If you're one of those, aren't you really an MS mole trying to keep a brother down?

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