Tag: Security

Addressing numbers of known bugs, Apple posts Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.1 update (build 9B18). The update can be obtained through Software Update or through Apple Support Downloads site.

Mac OS X Leopard

11/15/2007
Mac OS X 10.5.1 Update Client – 110MB | Server – 110MB
This update includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac and server.

Details on this Mac OS X 10.5.1 update:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306907

AirPort
Allows password-protected accounts on AirPort Disks to show up on in the Finder’s Shared Sidebar.
Resolves an issue with saved passwords for wireless networks.

Back to My Mac
Improves the reliability of Back to My Mac-enabled Macs appearing in the Finder’s Shared Sidebar.
Improves compatibility with D-Link NAT gateways.

Disk utilities
Restores the functionality of the progress bar during permission repairs in Disk Utility.
Addresses an issue that could produce an alert when creating disk images using Disk Utility or Terminal.
Improves disk partitioning when multiple RAID sets are created on the same disk.

iCal
iCal alarms are now more reliably delivered via email.
Resolves an issue when inviting attendees via a CalDAV account.

Mail
Improves stability when resizing columns in the message viewer or switching between Stationery templates in email messages.
Addresses an issue in which attachments enclosed inside an HTML link may not be clickable in email messages.
Fixes an issue with email accounts added using the “Simple Setup” feature in which messages cannot be sent due to an SMTP connection failure.
Improves Smart Mailboxes compatibility with .Mac Sync, and addresses an issue with To Do’s disappearing when using Smart Mailboxes.
Resolves an issue with syncing Mail accounts with .Mac in which multiple On My Mac folders appear in the Mailbox pane.

Networking
Addresses an issue in which Microsoft Windows shared folders may be read-only when connected via SMB.

Printing
Resolves an issue in which user-selected values on Paper Feed PDE are reset to default while saving a custom preset.

Security, Firewall
Addresses a code signing issue; third-party applications can now run when included in the Application Firewall or when whitelisted in Parental Controls.
In Security preferences’ Firewall tab, the “Block All” option is now called “Allow Only essential services”
Includes recent Apple security updates.

System and Finder
Addresses a potential data loss issue when moving files across partitions in the Finder.
Resolves an issue with login after turning off FileVault for a specific user account.
Improves compatibility with Adobe Flash-based uploaders used by .Mac Web Gallery and certain other websites and applications.
Resolves a potential text drawing issue with certain Adobe Flash-based websites and applications.

Time Machine
Addresses formatting issues with certain drives used with Time Machine (specifically, single-partition MBR drives greater than 512 GB in size as well as NTFS drives of any size and partition scheme).
Resolves an issue in which files restored in Time Machine may be restored to the backup hierarchy rather than the folders to which they belong.

Mac OS X 10.5.1 addresses Leopard Firewall security. For more information, you can read it here.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307004

Apple posts a torrent of updates to Mac OS X Panther, Mac OS X Tiger, iPhoto ’08, Final Cut Studio 2 and Safari 3.

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Mac OS X Panther (11/14/2007):

Security Update 2007-008 10.3.9 Client – 49MB | 10.3.9 Server – 63.4MB
Security Update 2007-008 is recommended for all users and servers.

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Mac OS X Tiger (11/14/2007):

Mac OS X 10.4.11
The 10.4.11 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Tiger.
Includes Safari 3.0.4
Mac OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update PPC – 180.8MB | Intel – 321.5MB
Mac OS X 10.4.11 Update PPC – 67.9MB | Intel – 128MB

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Mac OS X Tiger Server (11/14/2007):

Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
The 10.4.11 update is recommended for all servers currently running Mac OS X Server Tiger.
Includes Safari 3.0.4
Mac OS X Server 10.4.11 Combo Update PPC – 242MB | Universal – 425MB
Mac OS X Server 10.4.11 Update PPC – 109MB | Universal – 137MB

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Server Admin Tools for Mac OS X Tiger:

Server Admin Tools 10.4.11 – 51MB
The Server Administration Software installer package contains tools for remote serveradministration. These applications require Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later.

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Final Cut Studio 2 (11/14/2007):

Soundtrack Pro 2.0.2 – 70MB
This update addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues and improves overall stability.

Final Cut Pro 6.0.2 – 38MB
This update addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues, improves overall stability, and supports compatibility for additional video devices.

DVD Studio Pro 4.2.1 – 11.9MB
This update addresses specific customer issues, compatibility issues, and general performance issues and improves overall stability.

Motion 3.0.2 – 20.6MB
This update addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues, and improves overall stability.

Color 1.0.2 – 79.8MB
This update addresses specific customer issues and general performance issues and improves overall stability.

Cinema Tools 4.0.1 – 10MB
This update addresses specific customer issues, general performance issues and improves overall stability.

Compressor 3.0.2 – 95.5MB
Compressor 3.0.2 and Apple Qmaster 3.0.2 address specific customer issues and compatibility issues.

Pro Applications Update 2007-02 – 8.8MB
This update includes fixes to underlying frameworks and shared components for the updated Final Cut Studio 2 applications.

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iLife ’08 (11/14/2007):

iPhoto 7.1.1 – 9.3MB
This update supports compatibility with Mac OS X 10.5, improves overall stability, and addresses a number of other minor issues.

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Safari 3.0.4 Beta for Windows
http://www.apple.com/safari/

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