Apple today released "APPLE-SA-2007-08-29 Firmware version 7.2.1 for AirPort Extreme 802.11n* base stations."
In short, it resolves a remote vulnerability by disabling a specific routing header. The vulnerability can result in degradation of network bandwidth. As stated by Apple: "This issue does not affect the Gigabit Ethernet version of AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n."
Apple has not posted a public Knowledge Base document yet, but it will be available through the Security Updates page:
Security Response Researcher
Focus-Apple Moderator
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Todd D. Woodward
Technical Support Engineer
NetBackup Support
Symantec Corporation
www.symantec.com
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Office: 541-335-7441
In short, it resolves a remote vulnerability by disabling a specific routing header. The vulnerability can result in degradation of network bandwidth. As stated by Apple: "This issue does not affect the Gigabit Ethernet version of AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n."
Apple has not posted a public Knowledge Base document yet, but it will be available through the Security Updates page:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798
Security Response Researcher
Focus-Apple Moderator
________________________________________
Todd D. Woodward
Technical Support Engineer
NetBackup Support
Symantec Corporation
www.symantec.com
________________________________________
Office: 541-335-7441
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