Firmware 7.4.1 for Apple's Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n*)

Apple has released security update “APPLE-SA-2009-03-05 Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n*) Firmware 7.4.1” to announce the release of security enhancements to protect all users against multiple vulnerabilities. The most severe vulnerabilities could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service attack, observe private network traffic, or inject forged packets

For a complete description of the security enhancements, refer to Apple's “About the security content of Time Capsule and Airport Base Station(802.11n*) Firmware 7.4.1.”

AFFECTED SOFTWARE:

Firmware 7.4.1 for:

o Time Capsule

o AirPort Extreme Base Station (802.11n*)

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO PROTECT YOUR SYSTEM:

Apple recommends that AirPort Utility 5.4.1 be installed before upgrading to Firmware version 7.4.1.

1. Do NOT take action if you have a Computer Support Coordinator (CSC); your CSC will apply the update for you or assist in instructing you.

2. If you do not have a CSC, updates may be obtained from the Apple Downloads site.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Apple Security Updates

UCSF Mac OS X Interest Group

Enterprise Information Security

If you have questions about any of the information provided above, you may send email inquiries to security@ucsf.edu.

Teresa A. Regalia, GCIH
UCSF Enterprise Information Security
Telephone: 415-502-1567
Teresa.Regalia@ucsf.edu

OAAIS Customer Support Service Desk
7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon - Fri
(415) 514-4100, Option 2
CustomerSupport@ucsf.edu
http://help.ucsf.edu

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Firmware 7.4.1 for Apple's Time Capsule and AirPort Base Station (802.11n*)