Apple Issues Updates to Safari

Apple has fixed 27 vulnerabilities in its Safari web browser for Mac OS X and Windows.

Systems affected:

• Safari 5.0.3 and earlier for Windows and Mac OS X 10.5 or later
• Safari 4.1.2 and earlier for Mac OS X 10.4

Twenty-four of the flaws could allow an attacker to remotely execute code on a targeted system. The patched WebKit items include components to handle images, scroll bars and editing commands. Other flaws include possible data disclosure vulnerabilities in the handling of JavaScript information, and a flaw in the handling of images which could allow a third party to view image data.

Users are urged to upgrade to Safari version 4.1.3. for Mac OS X 10.4 or version 5.0.3 for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 or Windows computers. Users can obtain the patch through Apple’s Software Update tool or from the Apple Downloads page.

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