Apple patched 13 vulnerabilities in Panther and Tiger operating systems

Computer manufacturer Apple has announced the release of updated versions to patch 13 vulnerabilities in Panther operating system and client software (Mac OS X 10.3.9) and Tiger (10.4. 3).

Four of the dozens of vulnerabilities were used to patch the vulnerability of Aplle's Safari web browser, two of which were used to patch vulnerabilities associated with packaged open source Apache web support software and one. patches of other components such as OpenSSL, Open Directory, and access functions for system administration.

Security experts say four of the 13 vulnerabilities allow hackers to install their own code on vulnerable systems. Although Apple 's vulnerabilities are not rated as high - risk as those of Microsoft' s vulnerabilities, any vulnerability that allows access and installation of malicious codes is secured by the vendor and Analysts consider it a serious threat. Therefore, Apple's vulnerabilities are also classified as high alert levels.

Security organizations such as Symantec and SANS academy have recently warned Mac users that Apple's operating systems are increasingly vulnerable.

Recently, Apple released an November patch called "security update 2005-009" to update both Panther and Tiger operating systems, with separate updates for client and server software. for each operating system. Users can download the update at Apple's website.