Browser Updates Fix Bugs, Weaknesses

26.08.2012

Apple released , and also patched two vulnerabilities in the companys Xcode software development tools. Safari 6.0 patches a number of security vulnerabilities. Most notably, Apple patched memory corruption issues in its WebKit that could lead to unexpected crashes or arbitrary code execution. The Safari 6.0 update is available for OS X 10.7.4 and is included in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

Apple also fixed shortcomings in Xcode 4.4 that could allow an attacker to gain access to and decrypt SSL-protected data as well as keychainsa secure storage system for certificates, passwords, and other private data.

More information is at these Apple security update pages: The first is for , the second for , and the third for .