Security Update 2006-002 is out

rinseout · Mar 13, 2006, 04:36 PM

Security Update 2006-002 is recommended for all users and improves the reliability and security of the following components:

apache_mod_php
CoreTypes
LaunchServices
Mail
Safari
rsync

Additionally, this update incorporates Security Update 2006-001, which improves the security of the following components:

apache_mod_php
automount
Bom
Directory Services
iChat
IPSec
LaunchServices
LibSystem
loginwindow
Mail
rsync
Safari
Syndication

For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

UberMac · Mar 13, 2006, 04:44 PM

I wonder if this addresses the "vulnerabilities" in OS X that lead to the recent vulnerabilities, or, for that matter, if it addresses the "known" issues in OS X which have allowed the various sites hosted on minis to be "hacked" (yes, I know they were left open to attack etc etc etc ad infinitum)

Nice to see Apple "keeping up" anyway

Uber

EDIT: Downloading now...hope all goes well. I'm still surprised all the software updates to OS X are architecture dependent and not shipped as universal updates. I suppose it saves bandwidth etc.

iGary · Mar 13, 2006, 04:45 PM

Safari is way quicker after the update.

Score.

rye9 · Mar 13, 2006, 04:49 PM

What's an arbitrary code execution and how would I know if one has been executed already on my iBook? Myspace.com has been acting funny so I fear that site may have caused this bc Apple.com says malicious sites can cause an arbitrary code execution.

iGary · Mar 13, 2006, 04:50 PM

Well, I have sound in Safari again.

Applespider · Mar 13, 2006, 04:52 PM

Code that executes arbitrarily - code that runs without asking basically...

And it's unlikely that there's malicious code on myspace... just bad code

Is that the shortest gap between Security Updates?

iGary · Mar 13, 2006, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applespider

Code that executes arbitrarily - code that runs without asking basically...

And it's unlikely that there's malicious code on myspace... just bad code

Is that the shortest gap between Security Updates?

Not sure..this one was quick - and I had a runaway rsync function this morning that looks like it is addressed in this, too.

Maybe after a dozen of these my machine will work.

rye9 · Mar 13, 2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applespider

Code that executes arbitrarily - code that runs without asking basically...

And it's unlikely that there's malicious code on myspace... just bad code

Is that the shortest gap between Security Updates?

What could these codes do? Sorry is I sound paranoid.

Its just that Im not downloading the update for a few days so i needed reassuarnace ill be fine.

FireArse · Mar 13, 2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rinseout

Security Update 2006-002 is recommended for all users and improves the reliability and security of the following components...

Thanks for the heads-up. I wouldn't have had any idea otherwise!

Downloading for my Dual 2GHz G5

FireArse

Sunrunner · Mar 13, 2006, 05:01 PM

Somehow I doubt it will effect this one:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=2225384

CMON APPLE, GET IT TOGETHER

sel1965 · Mar 13, 2006, 05:02 PM

I have been unable to send mail through mail, I get an error that comes back stating the server rejected my email and it would be saved in the outbox. Has anyone else had this happen? It worked fine with my pb but now my mbp is having this issue.

gauchogolfer · Mar 13, 2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGary

Well, I have sound in Safari again.

Good to see that Apple released a patch for you

So far so good on Powerbook 1.67GHz

macorama · Mar 13, 2006, 05:36 PM

Looks like the recent security "scares" or at least the publicity from them has sent Apple into top gear on the security updates!

Notably it's all web related stuff - javascript vunerabilities, mail (via attachments), safari, download validation, apache and rsync...

thomasp · Mar 13, 2006, 05:38 PM

Wow - I haven't even installed the first Security update yet

Mainly because I'm still running OSX 10.4.4 and at the moment can't afford to risk losing my computer due to a bad upgrade, since I'm in the middle of coursework at uni and don't have a backup drive or installer DVD with me. Will get done next week though - last week of term

emaja · Mar 13, 2006, 05:39 PM

How can a security update possibly have a "negative" vote?

ntg · Mar 13, 2006, 05:43 PM

all seems nice and smooth on my 1.5pb - no obvious speed-changes either way for me...

Nig.

Pistol Pete · Mar 13, 2006, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emaja

How can a security update possibly have a "negative" vote?

I know that ticks me off...come on people...

berkleeboy210 · Mar 13, 2006, 05:55 PM

Do you guys think this will fix the issue of connecting to Company/Campus Networks with the MacBook Pro? Or should that be in a OS X Update?

derajfast · Mar 13, 2006, 06:02 PM

what the hell.....i installed it, and now my menu bar is all messed up.....yet all my settings are still the same in prefs.....

no date/time, no spotlight, no bluetooth, no airport
HELP!!!

phil989 · Mar 13, 2006, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emaja

How can a security update possibly have a "negative" vote?

my only guess would be people wanting to retain their uptime? never understood that 'uptime' thing, i really don't see the point. oh well, as long as apple don't judge their successes on these forums' ratings :P

Bubbasteve · Mar 13, 2006, 06:10 PM

Dah! I just downloaded the previous SU for my moms G4 iMac... oh well

jobberwacky · Mar 13, 2006, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGary

Safari is way quicker after the update.

"Snappier" is the correct term here.

derajfast · Mar 13, 2006, 06:21 PM

so can anyone help me out? tried repair permissions, and everything is the same as before in syst prefs.....dont see why spotlight airport BT date/time wont display in the menu bar, but adium and tigerlaunch do

ero87 · Mar 13, 2006, 06:21 PM

I think this update fixed the problem where the F10 expose lined up tiny safari windows instead of spreading them out... wooh!

iMeowbot · Mar 13, 2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derajfast

what the hell.....i installed it, and now my menu bar is all messed up.....yet all my settings are still the same in prefs.....

no date/time, no spotlight, no bluetooth, no airport
HELP!!!

Those symptoms are consistent with frontrowonanunsupportedmacitis. A frontrowectomy would cure that condition, if it's been installed.

Mar 13, 2006, 04:36 PM	#1
rinseout macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004	Security Update 2006-002 is out Security Update 2006-002 is recommended for all users and improves the reliability and security of the following components: apache_mod_php CoreTypes LaunchServices Mail Safari rsync Additionally, this update incorporates Security Update 2006-001, which improves the security of the following components: apache_mod_php automount Bom Directory Services iChat IPSec LaunchServices LibSystem loginwindow Mail rsync Safari Syndication For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798

Mar 13, 2006, 04:44 PM	#2
UberMac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: England	I wonder if this addresses the "vulnerabilities" in OS X that lead to the recent vulnerabilities, or, for that matter, if it addresses the "known" issues in OS X which have allowed the various sites hosted on minis to be "hacked" (yes, I know they were left open to attack etc etc etc ad infinitum) Nice to see Apple "keeping up" anyway Uber EDIT: Downloading now...hope all goes well. I'm still surprised all the software updates to OS X are architecture dependent and not shipped as universal updates. I suppose it saves bandwidth etc. __________________ 24 Beers in a crate, 24 hours in a day. Coincidence, I think not.

Mar 13, 2006, 04:45 PM	#3
iGary macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2004 Location: La Villa Strangiato	Safari is way quicker after the update. Score. __________________ Mac Pro Octophallus 2.8 \| 13" UMBP 2.26

Mar 13, 2006, 04:49 PM	#4
rye9 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York (not NYC)	What's an arbitrary code execution and how would I know if one has been executed already on my iBook? Myspace.com has been acting funny so I fear that site may have caused this bc Apple.com says malicious sites can cause an arbitrary code execution. __________________ -12" iBook G4 (1.33 G4, 40 GB, 1GB, Mac OS 10.4.11) -NEW 13" MBP -iPod mini 2G + iPod nano 3G -iPhone 3G =

Mar 13, 2006, 04:50 PM	#5
iGary macrumors Demi-God Join Date: May 2004 Location: La Villa Strangiato	Well, I have sound in Safari again. __________________ Mac Pro Octophallus 2.8 \| 13" UMBP 2.26

Mar 13, 2006, 04:52 PM	#6
Applespider macrumors 603 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: looking through rose-tinted spectacles...	Code that executes arbitrarily - code that runs without asking basically... And it's unlikely that there's malicious code on myspace... just bad code Is that the shortest gap between Security Updates? __________________ Oops.... the cat killed the rabbit

Mar 13, 2006, 05:01 PM	#10
Sunrunner macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003	Somehow I doubt it will effect this one: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=2225384 CMON APPLE, GET IT TOGETHER

Mar 13, 2006, 05:02 PM	#11
sel1965 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KC, MO	I have been unable to send mail through mail, I get an error that comes back stating the server rejected my email and it would be saved in the outbox. Has anyone else had this happen? It worked fine with my pb but now my mbp is having this issue.

Mar 13, 2006, 05:36 PM	#13
macorama macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2005	nuts about security Looks like the recent security "scares" or at least the publicity from them has sent Apple into top gear on the security updates! Notably it's all web related stuff - javascript vunerabilities, mail (via attachments), safari, download validation, apache and rsync... __________________ WWDC Intel Powermacs

Mar 13, 2006, 05:38 PM	#14
thomasp macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK	Wow - I haven't even installed the first Security update yet Mainly because I'm still running OSX 10.4.4 and at the moment can't afford to risk losing my computer due to a bad upgrade, since I'm in the middle of coursework at uni and don't have a backup drive or installer DVD with me. Will get done next week though - last week of term __________________ Quote from Douglas Adams: "I wrote an ad for Apple: 'Mac - We might not get everything right, but at least we knew the century was going to end.'"

Mar 13, 2006, 05:39 PM	#15
emaja macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rockford, IL	How can a security update possibly have a "negative" vote?

Mar 13, 2006, 05:43 PM	#16
ntg macrumors regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK - Rushden, Northants	all seems nice and smooth on my 1.5pb - no obvious speed-changes either way for me... Nig. __________________ "Life without Walls"? - so no need for Windows!! Life is a sexually-transmitted terminal illness with interesting side-effects!!

Mar 13, 2006, 05:55 PM	#18
berkleeboy210 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts	Do you guys think this will fix the issue of connecting to Company/Campus Networks with the MacBook Pro? Or should that be in a OS X Update? __________________ Mac: 13" MacBook Pro 2.2ghz Netbook: Dell Mini 10v Phone: Palm Pre Music: awaiting iPod Touch 3rd Gen

Mar 13, 2006, 06:02 PM	#19
derajfast macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2004	what the hell.....i installed it, and now my menu bar is all messed up.....yet all my settings are still the same in prefs..... no date/time, no spotlight, no bluetooth, no airport HELP!!! __________________ Powerbook 15'' G4 1.33ghz 1.5GB Ram 120GB 5400RPM HD 17" iMac (iSight) 1.5GB Ram 250GB HD 4GB black iPod nano *Coming: MacBook Pro 1.83ghz Core Duo 2GB Ram, 120GB HD

Mar 13, 2006, 06:10 PM	#21
Bubbasteve macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charleston, IL	Dah! I just downloaded the previous SU for my moms G4 iMac... oh well __________________ Happy Owner of: 24-inch 2.4 ghz iMac (Alum) \| White Penryn Macbook 4 GB Silver iPod Nano \| 80GB iPod Classic \| 8GB iPhone Asa Lama Lakum

Mar 13, 2006, 06:21 PM	#23
derajfast macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2004	so can anyone help me out? tried repair permissions, and everything is the same as before in syst prefs.....dont see why spotlight airport BT date/time wont display in the menu bar, but adium and tigerlaunch do __________________ Powerbook 15'' G4 1.33ghz 1.5GB Ram 120GB 5400RPM HD 17" iMac (iSight) 1.5GB Ram 250GB HD 4GB black iPod nano *Coming: MacBook Pro 1.83ghz Core Duo 2GB Ram, 120GB HD

Mar 13, 2006, 06:21 PM	#24
ero87 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York City	expose fix I think this update fixed the problem where the F10 expose lined up tiny safari windows instead of spreading them out... wooh! __________________ Macbook, *Snow Leopard*. 8gb iPhone

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