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Apple's Bash Security Updates for OS X Lion/Mountain Lion/Mavericks  
("fixes a security flaw in the bash UNIX shell" aka "Shellshock") 
After applying "Bash 1.0 update" in OS X 10.9.5, "bash --version" shows 3.2.53(1). 
CVE-2014-6271, CVE-2014-7169  list Bash versions through 4.3 as vulnerable. (IIRC latest GNU Bash release was 4.3.27 as of the weekend but that may have changed.) 
Later found Apple's article on this update , which says CVE-2014-7169 and CVE-2014-6271 are incorporated. (I don't know the status of CVE-2014-6277 , -6278, -7186, -7187 but the "foo" echo test mentioned in a PCW article on Bash-4.3 patch 27  doesn't show vulnerable after the apple update, although the response is 'syntax error' instead of "command not found" they list.)
FYI:  The update does not require a reboot but some have reported they had problems (printing, mail, etc) after the update until they restarted the Mac.
   
 
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New/Updated Apple Support Articles:   (Sept. 29th)
 
(Topic-based page of Tips, Troubleshooting & How-To Guides for Mac/OS X/iOS Users .)
   
 
Recent Tips/DIY Upgrades/Mods/Repairs:  
Nvidia Drivers and CUDA Update for OS X 10.9.5 
iTunes 11.4 Files to Remove before Reinstalling iTunes 11.3.1 
Another 2009 Mac Pro NB (overheating) Heatsink Retainer Repair 
 Mac OS X Compatible 802.11ac Adapters (USB/PCIe/Mini-PCIe) Updated 
2009 Mac Pro 6-core 3.46GHz CPU Upgrade, Repair NB Heatsink Retainers 
2009 Mac Pro 12-core CPU Upgrade (Dual 2.93GHz X5670 Westmere CPUs) 
2009 Mac Pro Northbridge High Temperatures? Check Plastic Heatsink Retainers 
Causes/Tips for HDCP Errors with iTunes HD Content 
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Previous News Archive Summary:  
Sept. 25th/26th, 2014 News  
About the OS X Server v2.2.4 Update
 How to Manage your iCloud storage
 Get help creating an iCloud backup
 Resetting an AirPort base station FAQ
 AirPort Utility Software and Firmware Downloads
 Apple USB SuperDrive/MacBook Air SuperDrive compatibility (w/tip)
 How to add a computer, iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to iTunes Match
 How to combine multiple audio interfaces by creating an aggregate device
 Shellshock Vulnerability: Settings OS X Users Need to Avoid
 Apple says most OS X users safe from Bash flaw, patch in works
 Tip for solving iOS 8 Bluetooth problems in Your Car
 Review of Retina MacBook Pro (13in, 2.8GHz, Mid 2014)
 Racing game GRID 2 Reloaded Edition for Mac released 
 Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for Macs on steam
 Symantec Summary about Bash vulnerability
  
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