Researcher Rates Mac OS X Vulnerability 'High' - Small Business Computing

Researcher Rates Mac OS X Vulnerability ‘High’

Jan 12, 2010
1 minute read

InformationWeek SMB: Researcher Rates Mac OS X Vulnerability ‘High’

Flaw in versions 10.5 and 10.6 can be exploited by a remote attacker, says SecurityReason. But is Mac vulnerability “wishful thinking” for security makers looking to open new markets?

Proof of concept exploit code was posted today by a security researcher at SecurityReason to demonstrate a vulnerability in versions 10.5 and 10.6 of Apple’s Mac OS X operating system.

Small Business Computing Staff

Small Business Computing addresses the technology needs of small businesses, which are defined as businesses with fewer than 500 employees and/or less than $7 million in annual sales.

Small Business Computing Logo

Small Business Computing addresses the technology needs of small businesses, which are defined as businesses with fewer than 500 employees and/or less than $7 million in annual sales. To address the needs of these small businesses, Small Business Computing offers detailed coverage of cost-effective technology solutions, including lists of top vendors, product comparisons, and how-to guides that offer specific tools to help solve issues.

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.