INFO SEC_Ubuntu Releases Security Update and Apple Releases Security Updates for Safari

03/19/2015 11:22 AM EDT

Original release date: March 19, 2015

Ubuntu has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in PHP5 affecting Ubuntu 14.10, 14.04 LTS, 12.04 LTS, and 10.04 LTS. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Ubuntu Security Notices USN-2535-1 and apply the necessary updates.

03/18/2015 09:54 AM EDT

Original release date: March 18, 2015

Apple has released security updates for Safari to address multiple vulnerabilities. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or prevent users from discerning a phishing attack on an affected system.

Updates include:

•     Safari 8.0.4 for OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5
•     Safari 7.1.4 for OS X Mavericks v10.9.5
•     Safari 6.2.4 for OS X Yosemite v10.10.2

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple security update HT204560 and apply the necessary updates.