Apple posts Security Update 2007-004
Apple has just posted a Security Update labeled "2007-004" for Mac OS X Tiger and Panther (Client and Server).
Here is the description provided by Apple:
Security Update 2007-004 is recommended for all users and improves the security of the following components:
AFP Client
AirPort
CarbonCore
diskdev_cmds
fetchmail
ftpd
gnutar
Help Viewer
HID Family
Installer
Kerberos
Libinfo
Login Window
network_cmds
SMB
System Configuration
URLMount
Video Conference
WebDAV
For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798
The update is available either through the Software Update utility or on Apple's support web site.
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Please don't Download the
Please don't Download the "Security Update" (2007-004) because it might slow down your Computer like it did mine. Hopefully, "Apple INC." will do an Mac OS X (10.4.10) Update or another "Security Update".
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No problem here.
No problem here.
I installed Security Update
I installed Security Update 2007-004 on my MacBook. After the reboot and typing in my username and password into the login window I was greeted by the Darwin console login prompt, not Finder (i.e., no GUI).
Fortunately, I maintain a bootable backup on an external hard disk, so was able to erase my disk and restore. I did this three times, and on two of the occasions I installed the security update with the same result. I haven't tried installing it again.
I am distinctly unhappy about this, and have reported the bug to Apple.
So, be very careful about installing this update. I thoroughly recommend having a bootable backup on an external hard disk before proceeding.
Alun Carr