Apple Releases OS X 10.7.5

In addition to firmware updates for MacBook systems and updates for iPhoto, Aperture, iOS, and Mountain Lion, Apple has issued security updates for both OS X Snow Leopard and Lion. The updates should be available via Software Update for systems running their respective operating systems, but they can also be downloaded from the Apple Support downloads pages. The security issues addressed by these updates include problems with Web sharing and DNS management services that could result in a denial-of-service attack on the system, and revocation of a compromised root certificate from TrustWave that could allow an attacker to intercept personal information.

In addition, updates to the systems' directory services, core image-handling libraries, kernel, and log-in window services fix bugs where attackers could similarly get passwords and other personal information, or where the user might inadvertently execute an unwanted program. In most of the cases, these vulnerabilities are potential issues that are not being exploited, but now that they are published, it is best to keep your system updated to ensure they are closed.