Mavericks 10.9.2 Update available

[mikehalloran]

For those who prefer to download instead of using the App Store (I update a lot of Macs) here is the downloadable updater. 733mb.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1725

Adds the ability to make and receive FaceTime audio calls

Adds call waiting support for FaceTime audio and video calls

Adds the ability to block incoming iMessages from individual senders

Includes general improvements to the stability and compatibility of Mail

Improves the accuracy of unread counts in Mail

Resolves an issue that prevented Mail from receiving new messages from certain providers

Improves AutoFill compatibility in Safari

Fixes an issue that may cause audio distortion on certain Macs

Improves reliability when connecting to a file server using SMB2

Fixes an issue that may cause VPN connections to disconnect

Improves VoiceOver navigation in Mail and Finder

Improves VoiceOver reliability when navigating websites

Improves compatibility with Gmail Archive mailboxes

Includes improvements to Gmail labels

Improves Safari browsing and Software Update installation when using an authenticated web
proxy

Fixes an issue that could cause the Mac App Store to offer updates for apps that are already up to date

Improves the reliability of diskless NetBoot service in OS X Server

Fixes braille driver support for specific HandyTech displays

Resolves an issue when using Safe Boot with some systems

Improves ExpressCard compatibility for some MacBook Pro 2010 models

Resolves an issue which prevented printing to printers shared by Windows XP

Resolves an issue with Keychain that could cause repeated prompts to unlock the Local Items keychain

Fixes an issue that could prevent certain preference panes from opening in System Preferences

Fixes an issue that may prevent migration from completing while in Setup Assistant

[bayswater]

I guess cumulative updates are no longer available.

[MIDI Life Crisis]

Awesomeness!

[stubbsonic]

I don't see any items in the list that indicate solutions to some issues raised here related to 10.9.1.

I look forward to reports of any victories in that regard.

[MIDI Life Crisis]

Still no sorting on GET ACCOUNT INFORMATION on remote servers via Mac Mail.

[Tonio]

Thanks for the link Mike, that app store is a PITA.

[NazRat]

I guess cumulative updates are no longer available.

The combo update is still available in Support -> Downloads on the Apple site.

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1726

[bayswater]

The combo update is still available in Support -> Downloads on the Apple site.

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1726

It Lives !! Thanks.

[mikehalloran]

The combo update is still available in Support -> Downloads on the Apple site.

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1726

It Lives !! Thanks.

Thanks I couldn't find it yesterday. The one I linked to functions like the Combo - I've updated 4 Macs already - but I prefer to use the Combo when available.

[billf]

For those of you on 10.9 or 10.9.1, the 10.9.2 release fixes an SSL bug, so for that reason alone is worth looking at installing if you are on Mavericks. The SSL bug is not present on Mt. Lion or earlier OS releases:

http://www.zdnet.com/apple-releases-os- ... 000026765/

Apple has released OS X 10.9.2 update for all Maverick users, which, amongst other things patches the SSL bug in the operating system that could allow full transparent interception of HTTPS traffic.

This vulnerability not only affected Safari, but also other installed applications relying on an encrypted channel to the internet. However, third-party browsers such as Chrome and Firefox rely on different implementations of SSL/TLS, which means that they aren’t subject to the vulnerability.

The bug, which has apparently gone unpatched since iOS 6's release in 2012, resides in a piece of open source code used by Apple.

Aldo Cortesi, CEO and founder of security consultancy firm Nullcube, claimed to have intercepted iCloud data, including KeyChain enrolment and updates, data from Calendar application, and traffic from apps that use certificate pining, such as Twitter.

"Nearly all encrypted traffic, including usernames, passwords, and even Apple app updates can be captured."

[mhschmieder]

Just did the update; too tired to validate DP/etc.

The reason I took the chance is that the notes say it fixes VPN issues, and that is the main thing I've been struggling with since 10.9.0 or maybe 10.9.1.

[BKK-OZ]

iTunes (latest version) running on a new MP with 10.9.2 has glitches during playback.

I am not impressed.

[cuttime]

It is safe to say at this point that 10.9.2 breaks default Ins and Outs on MOTU hardware:
http://www.motunation.com/forum/viewtop ... =2&t=57046

[bayswater]

It is safe to say at this point that 10.9.2 breaks default Ins and Outs on MOTU hardware:
http://www.motunation.com/forum/viewtop ... =2&t=57046

Well, it didn't on a test partition I set up. I put 10.9.2 on it, updated from 10.6.8. I installed the MOTU drivers and everything looks fine for my 828-3. Maybe reinstalling will fix it in some cases.

[James Steele]

I went ahead and installed it due to the security fix. Thanks to the media publicizing this exploit, I expect hackers to be all over this.