OSVDB ID: 20428 Title: Apple Mac OS X Software Update Security Patch Failure |
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Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to bypass security patches. The issue is triggered due to the way the Software Update application handles ignored updates, which may allow a malicious user to bypass important security patches by marking all applicable updates as ignored and leave the system in an insecure state resulting in a loss of integrity. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 10.4.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |