Just after my recent Safari rant, Apple publishes an update. This version, 3.1.1, fixes 39MB worth of security issues and bugs, one of which was the one that allowed a hacker to get full access of a MacBook Air at a recent PWN2OWN conference. This update deals with four specific bugs and, in my opinion, is a very good step in the right direction.
More specifically, this update fixed an issue involving the way WebKit handled a host name containing a semi colon in the URL. This bug, according to Apple, could allow a malicious URL to gain access to a machine. Another issue fixed consisted of buffer overflows while handling JavaScript expressions. This update is for both Mac users and Windows users, so be sure to download it for a more secure machine.
You can finds Apple’s detailed notes on this release at their site.
More specifically, this update fixed an issue involving the way WebKit handled a host name containing a semi colon in the URL. This bug, according to Apple, could allow a malicious URL to gain access to a machine. Another issue fixed consisted of buffer overflows while handling JavaScript expressions. This update is for both Mac users and Windows users, so be sure to download it for a more secure machine.
You can finds Apple’s detailed notes on this release at their site.
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