Apple Computers earlier today released patches for MacOS X versions 10.4.2 and 10.3.9.  These security patches update Java installed on the computer to protect against certain vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to bypass security restrictions, disclose sensitive information, or elevate system priviledges.  More information is available at http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2005/1734 or from Apple Information Article 302265. The FRSirt advisory is enumerating 5 vulnerabilities, evolving around race conditions and some vaguely defines applet issues. Not much details available at this point from either site.

The downloads are available at Apple Support Download.

Scott Fendley, Handler on Duty