Apple releases Security Update 2005-002 (Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later)

[Originally posted Tuesday, February 22nd]

Apple has released Security Update 2005-002, which "delivers a number of security enhancements and is recommended for all Macintosh users."

Components of Mac OS X affected by this update include:

• Java Web Start
• JavaPluginCocoa.bundle
• JavascriptCore
• Core Java classes

The new update is available through either Software Update or as a standalone Web download [16.4 MB].

Scattered reports of problems are already coming in, with a handful of users reporting problems starting up, and at least one reader reporting problems with multiple displays:

MacFixIt reader Mike Gallagher writes:

"I just installed today's Security Update for Mac OS X and now my second monitor no longer works. It was on and working before and during the installation of the update but after the restart its just a black screen. I was wondering if anyone else was reporting problems like this."

If you are having issues with Security Update 2005-002, please let us know.

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