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Mac OS X Security Update 2003-12-19

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for Security Update 2003-12-19

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing Security Update 2003-12-19.

This security update includes the following components :
AFP Server
cd9600.util
Directory Services
fetchmail
fs_usage
rsync
System Initialization

For MacOS X 10.3, it also includes :
ASN.1 Decoding for PKI

This update contains various fixes which may permit a possible hacker to execute
arbitrary code on the remote host.

Solution :
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/securityupdate20031219jaguar.html
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/securityupdate20031219panther.html

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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