National Cyber Alert System:
The operating system is the most fundamental program that runs on your computer. It serves as the basis for how everything else works.
What is an operating system?
An operating system (OS) is the main program on a computer. It performs a variety of functions, including
•determining what types of software you can [...]
Apple Releases iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2
Apple has released iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition.
US-CERT encourages users to review Apple articles HT3592 and HT3591 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.
Available for: Mac [...]
Mac OS X Includes Known Vulnerable Version of Java
Current releases of Mac OS X (version 10.5.7 and version 10.4.11 with security update 2009-002) include a version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) containing known security vulnerabilities. US-CERT is aware of publicly available exploit code for one of these vulnerabilities. This vulnerability may allow untrusted applets to [...]
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