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Applying the Java Security update on Mac OS X

The recent Java Security update for Mac OS X requires at least 10.6.8. For systems running a version of the OS prior to Mac OS X 10.6.8 that are also encrypted with PGP, the steps listed below are necessary in order to update the system and apply the java security update. More information on how this vulnerability affects Mac OS X can be found at About Flashback Malware.

Clients can determine what version of OS X that their system is running by selecting "About this Mac" from the Apple menu at top left of the screen.
•For systems running a version of the Mac OS prior to Mac OS X 10.6, contact the HELP desk.
•For systems already running 10.6.8 or 10.7+, skip to step 4.

For systems not encrypted with PGP, skip to step 3.

If you have any questions about the steps below please contact the HELP desk by email at helpdesk@baylor.edu or by phone at 254-710-4357.

Step 1. Verify that the most recent PGP client is installed.

MacPGPUpdate1

 Launch PGP.app by double-clicking it from your Applications folder.

Not all systems have PGP installed. If your system is not encrypted with PGP skip to step 3.
MacPGPUpdate2

 Select "About PGP" from the PGP menu at the top left of the screen.
MacPGPUpdate3

 If your PGP install is Version 10.2.0 [Build 2526], skip to step 3.

If your PGP install is an earlier version, proceed to step 2.


Step 2. Update PGP

In order to update your PGP install to the most recent version you will need to download and run the installer. The most recent PGP installer can be found here: PGP for Mac 10.2 MP4.

Once you have finished updating PGP, you will need to restart your machine before proceeding to step 3. Failure to restart will render the system unusable.

Step 3. Update the OS

Once you have verified that your PGP install is Version 10.2.0 [Build 2526], you can download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Combo updater found here: Mac OS X 10.6.8 Combo v. 1.1.

After you have downloaded and installed the Mac OS X update, proceed to step 4.

Step 4. Apply the Security Patch

Once you are running at least Mac OS X 10.6.8, launch Software Update from the Apple menu at the top left of the screen. The update will be called "Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8" for 10.6 users and "Java for OS X Lion 2012-003" for 10.7 users.

The 10.6 version can be downloaded directly here: Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8
The 10.7 version can be downloaded directly here: Java Security Update 2012-003



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