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Subject:
Macintosh OS X Users:Critical "realpath" vulnerability for 10.2
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Michael Ward <[log in to unmask]>
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Michael Ward <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 15 Aug 2003 08:14:35 -0400
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According to Apple a new vulnerability has been discovered in FreeBSD,
the basis for OS X.  Quote, "The vulnerability has specifically been
reported to affect the FTPServer and Libc projects.Successful
exploitation may grant a malicious person "root" privileges."    All OS
X users are strongly suggested to use Software Update or download the
patch directly from the Bulletin.

Client Bulletin: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120239
Server Bulletin: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120238

Michael Ward  Ed.D, R.H.C.E.
Manager of Advanced Technologies
UT Chattanooga - CECA
615 McCallie Ave
EMCS 331D Dept 4324
Chattanooga, TN 37403
423-425-4764
FAX:423-425-4362
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