Monster Mac OS X Update
Summary: Apple released a software update on Monday that corrects more than 90 security flaws in Mac OS X and associated software, including ClamAV, Firewall, iChat, Mail, PHP and QuickTime. The update covers Mac OS X v10.5.8, Mac OS X Server v10.5.8, and Mac OS X v10.6 through v10.6.2, and depending on version may exceed 750 megabytes.
Key Takeaway: More than 90 vulnerabilities in a single quarterly release means a wide window of exposure for anyone who delays, and commenters note some of the flaws date back to 2003.
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