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13 May 2009
Apple has released the latest version of its Leopard operating system, offering improved performance and fixing a number of bugs and security issues.
The OS X 10.5.7 update includes 67 patches or fixes, including a severe security problem in the browser which could pave the way for cross-site scripting attacks when visiting a site through an Apache-based proxy. Others apply a plaster to Safari and CoreGraphics issues.
Elsewhere, a problem with iChat that might have given an attacker access to AOL instant messaging conversations has been resolved, as have numerous issues with the Adobe Flash Player plug-in.
OpenSSL has also been targeted. Apple warned that "a man-in-the-middle attacker may be able to impersonate a trusted server or user in applications using OpenSSL for SSL certificate verification" unless the patch is applied.
New hardware support has been added to the operating system, along with improvements to a number of Apple's desktop widgets such as the weather application.
Improvements when running third-party applications such as Yahoo or Gmail have also been made, while support for networking has been boosted.
The update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard. It can be downloaded automatically depending on the user's set-up.
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Do you agree?
Agree, Apple should mention bugs in their commercials.
I have a dozen Mac's on my network. They represent 10% of the systems I have, but 90% of the technical and security issues. I often feel frustrated that people have this impression they are somehow secure or safe when using a Mac. It's like thinking your Austin Mini .. which is a nice little car, is going to win a demolishion derby. It just isn't true, no matter how asthetically pleasing it may be.
Posted by: Pete 13 May 2009
Shouldn't these fixes be listed on the Mac vs. PC commercial
In fairness, these fixes should be surprinted on the commercial that features Mac vs. PC legal text if only to expose Apple lies.
Posted by: john kumpunen 13 May 2009