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Stories For the Week of May 8, 2006

 

5/11/2006 - Multiple Security Updates from Apple.

The following security updates have been released:

- Quicktime 7.1 - Details
- Security Update 2006-003 - Details

 

 

5/10/2006 - ClamXav Released with Intel Support

ClamXav 1.0.3h has been released. This update provides support for Intel-based Macs, as well as other feature updates and bug fixes. The ClamXav update can be acquired here.

 

 

5/9/2006 - Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac CAB file vulnerability

A vulnerability has been discovered in Sophos's unpacking of Microsoft Cabinet files, whereby a Microsoft Cabinet (CAB) file could be deliberately crafted to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable installation of Sophos Anti-Virus.

Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X 4.7.2 and above are *not* affected. Versions 4.7.1 and below are.

Read the full bulletin here.

 

5/8/2006 - Continued Backlash from McAfee OS X Malware Report

Independent reports continue to counter McAfee's recent findings on the current state of Mac OS X malware and security threats. While we feel that many of these counter-arguments echo the overly lackadaisical attitude, towards security, of the Mac community..they do pose some interesting points. We will let you decide for yourself :)

McAfee bites into Apple Security
McAfee Mac Security Report Is 'Scaremongering'

 

5/8/206 - Ubuntu Security Notice - mysql-dfsg-4.1, mysql-dfsg vulnerabilities (USN-283-1)

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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-283-1
mysql-dfsg-4.1, mysql-dfsg vulnerabilities
CVE-2006-1516, CVE-2006-1517
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Read the full bulletin here.

 

Quick Items

07/12/2006 - Apani VPN Support for Intel-based Macs.

05/23/2006 - Apple Secure Coding Guide

05/23/2006 - Apple Secure Coding Guide

05/18/2006 - dotDefender 2.16 Released

05/01/2006 -SABAGSecurity episode 41.

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