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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

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