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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> MacOS X Local Security Checks >> Mac OS X Security Update 2006-008 Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Mac OS X Security Update 2006-008 |
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Check for the presence of the SecUpdate 2006-008 Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote host is missing a Mac OS X update which fixes a security issue. Description : The remote host is running a version of Mac OS X 10.4 which does not have the security update 2006-008 applied. This update fixes a flaw in QuickTime which may permit a rogue website to obtain the images rendered on the user screen. By combining this flaw with Quartz Composer, a possible hacker may be able to obtain screen shots of the remote host. Solution : Install the security update 2006-008 : http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate2006008universal.html http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/securityupdate2006008ppc.html See also : http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304916 Network Security Threat Level: Low / CVSS Base Score : 1.9 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/I:N/A:N/B:N) Networks Security ID: 21672 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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