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Family: MacOS X Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
Mac OS X Security Update 2005-002 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Check for Security Update 2005-002
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing Security Update 2005-002. This security
update contains a security bugfix for Java 1.4.2 :
A vulnerability in the Java Plug-in may allow an untrusted applet to
escalate rights, through JavaScript calling into Java code, including
reading and writing files with the rights of the user running the applet.
Releases prior to Java 1.4.2 on Mac OS X are not affected by this
vulnerability.
Solution : http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300980
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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