Security Update 2007-006 released

[bil207]

Apple has released Security Update 2007-006.

You can get Security Update 2007-006 via Softwre Update or download it here.

"Security Update 2007-006

WebCore

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2401

Available for: Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X Server v10.3.9, Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later, Mac OS X Server v10.4.9 or later

Impact: Visiting a malicious website may allow cross-site requests

Description: An HTTP injection issue exists in XMLHttpRequest when serializing headers into an HTTP request. By enticing a user to visit a maliciously crafted web page, an attacker could conduct cross-site scripting attacks. This update addresses the issue by performing additional validation of header parameters. Credit to Richard Moore of Westpoint Ltd. for reporting this issue.

WebKit

CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2399

Available for: Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X Server v10.3.9, Mac OS X v10.4.9 or later, Mac OS X Server v10.4.9 or later

Impact: Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

Description: An invalid type conversion when rendering frame sets could lead to memory corruption. Visiting a maliciously crafted web page may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. Credit to Rhys Kidd of Westnet for reporting this issue."

[sandbox]

Thanks Bill  

[pendragon]

I just used the Intel (stand-alone) version. The DL and install were routine. Like most, if not all, security updates, a restart was required.

It's far too early to tell if "gotchas" lurk, but so far, all is sweetness and light at Pendragon land.