Just a couple hours ago, Apple pushed out the latest update to OS X Lion, to fix a vulnerability where a user’s password could be stored in plain text, as part of a bug with FileVault. You’ll find the details under Software Update on your Mac. Here’s what’s new:
The OS X Lion v10.7.4 Update includes fixes that:
Resolve an issue in which the “Reopen windows when logging back in” setting is always enabled.
Improve compatibility with certain British third-party USB keyboards.
Addresses permission issues that may be caused if you use the Get Info inspector function “Apply to enclosed items…” on your home directory. For more information, see this article.
Improve Internet sharing of PPPoE connections.
Improve using a proxy auto-configuration (PAC) file.
Address an issue that may prevent files from being saved to an SMB server.
Improve printing to an SMB print queue.
Improve performance when connecting to a WebDAV server.
Enable automatic login for NIS accounts.
Include RAW image compatibility for additional digital cameras.
Improve the reliability of binding and logging into Active Directory accounts.
The OS X Lion v10.7.4 Update includes Safari 5.1.6, which contains stability improvements.
The update with Safari 5.1.6 includes the following:
Improve the browser’s responsiveness when the system is low on memory
Fix an issue that could prevent webpages from responding after using a pinch to zoom gesture
Fix an issue that could affect websites using forms to authenticate users
Disable versions of Adobe Flash Player that do not include the latest security updates and provide the option to get the current version from Adobe’s website.
Note how this Safari update will automatically disable older versions of Adobe’s Flash, as Apple wants to secure the at-risk plugin.
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