Apple Snafu Means Updating To macOS 10.13.1 Could Reactivate Root Access Bug (betanews.com)

Mark Wilson writes: A few days ago, a serious security flaw with macOS High Sierra came to light. It was discovered that it was possible to log into the 'root' account without entering a password, and -- although the company seemed to have been alerted to the issue a couple of weeks back -- praise was heaped on Apple for pushing a fix out of the door quickly. But calm those celebrations. It now transpires that the bug fix has a bug of its own. Upgrade to macOS 10.13.1 and you could well find that the patch is undone. Slow hand clap.

Comments

Re:SNAFU?

[Anonymous Coward]

You know, I'm thinking you may be taking this just a bit too personally. I recommend you take less offense on behalf of a major corporation. Remember, Apple doesn't care about you, or your family. A trait no specific to Apple, but common among all corporations.

Re:Just stop nagging to upgrade please

[TheRaven64]

I am deathly afraid of clicking by accident

You are easily frightened. If you click on most of it, it will launch the app store and show you a big banner telling you how awesome Apple thinks High Sierra is. If you click on the 'later' button, it will go away and bug you later. If you click on the 'install' button, it will launch the installer, which will then give you an option to cancel the installation. Which one of these possible outcomes causes a reaction of deathly fear?