Apple Responds to Shellshock: Majority of Users Are Not at Risk

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Apple is aware of the recently discovered Shellshock security hole that affects Mac OS X machines, among others, and is working on a fix

Furthermore, the company claims the "vast majority" of users are not at risk, but admits that in certain scenarios OS X machines could be vulnerable

See also: In the Wake of Shellshock, Mac Users Are Left Waiting for a Patch

In a statement to iMore, an Apple spokesperson said "the vast majority of OS X users are not at risk to recently reported bash vulnerabilities."

"Bash, a UNIX command shell and language included in OS X, has a weakness that could allow unauthorized users to remotely gain control of vulnerable systems. With OS X, systems are safe by default and not exposed to remote exploits of bash unless users configure advanced UNIX services. We are working to quickly provide a software update for our advanced UNIX users," the spokesperson said Read more...

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