This software further improves the security of the Software Update process. Mac OS X 10.1 or later is required.
Note: this update should not be confused with Security Update July 2002. For related information, see technical document 106925, "
Mac OS X: About Security Update July 2002".
Important: Security Update 7-18-02 replaces the prior Security Update 10-19-01 and Installer Update 1.0. To avoid reintroducing issues resolved by Security Update 7-18-02, do not reinstall either of the older updates."
Important: Read Before Installing
1. An Admin user password that does not contain spaces or Option-keyed characters is required to install. The password may not be blank. If your password must be changed, then follow these steps: Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. Choose Users from the View menu. Select an Admin user and click Edit User. Click the Password tab. Change the password and click OK.
2. You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. This precautionary statement does not apply to the normal installation of application software.
3. The installation process should not be interrupted. Monitor progress by clicking the Detailed Progress disclosure triangle. If a power outage or other interruption occurs during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Software Downloads to install.
Enhancements delivered with this update
Security Update 7-18-02 includes a more secure Software Update service, as well as an updated Software Update command line tool, which enables your system to verify that updates have originated from Apple.
Installation
Note: A different version of the update is required for Mac OS X version 10.1 than for versions 10.1.1 through 10.1.5. It is important that you choose Section I or II accordingly.
I. Steps for Mac OS X version 10.1 only
Use the standalone installer available from this software download document 120136, "
Security Update 7-18-02 for v 10.1: Information and Download".
Optionally, you may verify the authenticity of the of the download package by checking its SHA-1 digest. This is described on the download page.
II. Steps for Mac OS X versions 10.1.1 to 10.1.5
You may use either a standalone installer or Automatic Software Update.
A. Automatic Software Update
To learn about this feature, see technical document 106704, "
Mac OS X: How to Update Your Software".
B. Secure Standalone Installer
You can get a secure standalone installer from software download document 75304, "
Security Update 7-18-02: Information and Download".
Optionally, you may verify the authenticity of the of the download package by checking its SHA-1 digest. This is described in technical document 75304.