Mac OS X Security Update 2003-03-24

[MacRumors]

As expected, Apple has issued a Security Update in your Software Update Control Panel

Security Update 2002-03-24 addresses a Samba vulnerability which could allow unauthorized remote access to the host system. The built-in Windows file sharing is based on the open source technology called Samba and is off by default in Mac OS X.

OpenSSL is also updated to address an issue in which RSA private keys can be compromised when communicating over LANs, Internet2/Abilene, and interprocess communication on local machine.

It is recommended that all users install this Security Update.

 

[Stike]

Nice to see the OS always up to date!
OS X security rocks!

Edit: 5.0 MB over Software Update, installing now...!

 

[trilogic]

how can I enable register_globals in my php configuration after restarting apache and php?

anyone knows?

 

[MrMacMan]

Ah I love the security update.

I'll update when i hear that:
a) nothing happens (good thing)
b) AHH, it erased all my software!

 

[Stike]

Originally posted by MrMacman
Ah I love the security update.

I'll update when i hear that:
a) nothing happens (good thing)
b) AHH, it erased all my software!

Let me tell you:

AAAHHHH!!!
Nothing happened
My comp seemed to boot up faster

 

[timbloom]

Anybody know if this samba update fixes problems with SMB shares just disappearing from the desktop when you are looking through the files?

 

[Freg3000]

So far, so good.

I never get too excited about security updates. Nothing ever really changes-or at least anything that you can see.

But as long as it doesn't hurt my computer, it's fine with me.

P.S. Don't worry about the other thread Arn, it's quite alright.

 

[robotrenegade]

I feel safe now.

 

[elusion]

This update messed up my keyboard layout (or I assume that's what it was). It changed my default dvorak to dvorak - qwerty command. Not much of a problem, just had to unselect and reselect dvorak in system preferences. Still, a little annoying.

 

[bluefido]

Software Update Problems...

I supposedly installed the security update on my 12" PowerBook several times. The Software Update keeps wanting to install the security update despite the previous installations. Can anyone tell me what went wrong?

 

[Stike]

Re: Software Update Problems...

Originally posted by bluefido
I supposedly installed the security update on my 12" PowerBook several times.

Didn´t happen here...

 

[Stike]

Originally posted by moofy
This is beginning to be like winblows! Updates and security updates every couple weeks.

Sorry, but M$ doesn´t even post security updates as soon as leaks are discovered. There is no comparison to the dreamcatcher-sized holes in Windows. BTW, smb is connected to the windows world, I am not wondering why there are security problems with it.

 

[Computer_Phreak]

Originally posted by moofy
This is beginning to be like winblows! Updates and security updates every couple weeks.

Mac OS X's security updates are an example of a pre-empitive fix. No one has exploited the vulnerabilities mentioned (unlike Windows), and the patches come BEFORE virii or trojans mass-infect people (unlike Windows).

'nuff said

 

[bobindashadows]

I like pre-emptive fixes more

Originally posted by Computer_Phreak
Mac OS X's security updates are an example of a pre-empitive fix. No one has exploited the vulnerabilities mentioned (unlike Windows), and the patches come BEFORE virii or trojans mass-infect people (unlike Windows).

'nuff said

I would have to say when it comes to the threat of dangerous virii, a pre-emptive fix is definitely the better choice than to let the virii come and then try to remedy the problem. Wouldn't we all agree? Sounds exactly like Iraq... (not trying to start an argument, I just liked the wording of Computer_Phreaks post)

 

[Stike]

Re: I like pre-emptive fixes more

Originally posted by bobindashadows
Sounds exactly like Iraq...

AAAARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!
Not again!!!!