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Troubleshooting, safari 7.0.6 & safari 6.1.6 with security updates released for mac.

Apple has released a small update to Safari for Mac OS X, versioned as Safari 6.1.6 and Safari 7.0.6. Both updates contain important security fixes and improved memory handling, and Apple recommends that all Mac users install the updates.

The simplest way to download the latest version of Safari is through the Mac App Store. Go to the  Apple menu and choose “Software Update”, where the update should be available, if it’s not shown you may need to refresh the App Store. The download is fairly small, weighing in around 56MB for OS X Mavericks users. Which version is visible to you will depend on your version of OS X, and the version of Safari that is currently installed on the Mac.

Release notes accompanying the Safari 7.0.6 security update are the following, courtesy of Apple Support :

“ About the security content of Safari 6.1.6 and Safari 7.0.6

This document describes the security content of Safari 6.1.6 and Safari 7.0.6 Safari 6.1.6 and Safari 7.0.6

▪ WebKit 
Available for: OS X Lion v10.7.5, OS X Lion Server v10.7.5, OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5, OS X Mavericks v10.9.4


Impact: Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution


Description: Multiple memory corruption issues existed in WebKit. These issues were addressed through improved memory handling.”

Even if you don’t use Safari as the primary web browser on a Mac, it’s a good idea to install the security updates made available through OS X. Other than being good security policy, some third party apps may use the Safari WebKt engine to display content or data through certain application features.

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I’m not sure if I know what to update to do first. I have an old MacBook. It runs Safari 6.1.6. I want to update if possible. What’s first.

I’m not able to exit my safari it won’t let me shut down my laptop or even restart it.

No home page change for me.

The update to Safari changed my homepage to http://www.apple.com without asking. (Of course I changed it back again, but I don’t recall previous Safari updates doing that.)

I did not experience the same thing, nothing changed (that I have noticed) after the update.

Maybe due to some other cause, then.

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According to the security release notes accompanying Apple's latest Safari versions, the new software address a WebKit vulnerability that could allow for termination of arbitrary code after a user visits a malicious website.

Apple said it patched issues with memory corruption in WebKit by employing "improved memory handling," but offered no further detail on the matter. Looking at the list of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures IDs (CVE-IDs), Apple discovered five issues fixed with today's release, while credit for the other two was given to Google's Chrome Security Team and an anonymous researcher.

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how do I update to Safari 6 for OS X Lion

How do I update to Safari 6 for OS X Lion

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Posted on Dec 11, 2012 10:25 AM

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Dec 11, 2012 2:24 PM in response to stokie2010

I did some research. I apologize for the link issue. There is a Safari 6.0.1 for Lion. It could be installed with 10.7.5, but if you don't have it then try using Software Update. If it isn't available that way, then it was an experimental version. In other words there is no 6.0.x public release for Lion; only for Mountain Lion.

Dec 11, 2012 10:30 AM in response to stokie2010

Apple Safari 6.0.2 . Requires 10.7.5 - OS X Lion Update 10.7.5 (Client Combo) .

Dec 11, 2012 10:34 AM in response to Kappy

Thanks I'll try that

Dec 11, 2012 10:59 AM in response to Kappy

Just checked and I already have Update 10.7.5 so how do I get safari 6

Dec 11, 2012 11:11 AM in response to stokie2010

Did you try the link from above?

Dec 11, 2012 2:10 PM in response to Kappy

That will not work for me as I am running Lion 10.7.5 and not Mountain Lion 10.8

I can not find an update on the apps page as it states on this page.

Dec 11, 2012 2:29 PM in response to stokie2010

Dec 11, 2012 2:33 PM in response to Radiation Mac

Was it a beta version or just not for lion? I'm curious why you removed the link.

Sep 27, 2014 9:35 AM in response to stokie2010

Safari wasn't working in my macbook (crashes every time) and I cannot update using Software Updates. You can update to Safari 6:

1. Open command window

2. Copy and paste:

curl -s $(strings /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/SoftwareUpdate.framework/SoftwareUpdate | grep http | grep sucatalog) | grep Safari | grep pkg | sed -e s/"<string>"//g -e s/"<\/string>"//g -e s/\ //g

3. Must show valid download URLs. Copy Lion link and paste in your browser.

4. Wait download finish.

5. Execute pkg.

This solution works for me! Lion 10.7.5

Safari Quits Every Time Opened

Sep 27, 2014 1:18 PM in response to stokie2010

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6103

The version that I have with Lion is Safari 6.1.6.

P.S., I wouldn't trust the previously given "Macupdate" download link.

Jul 27, 2015 10:50 PM in response to Lanny

I did a clean install of OSX Lion, after years of things accumulating in my mac, and was surprised by Safari not working.

I ran into the trouble described at the beginning of this thread regarding Safari not working after an upgrade to OSX Lion. I thought should be an easy fix, right.

I tried several of the methods here including the deleting of the PrivateFrameworks, et. al.

Even after the lengthy software updates, still didn't work. And those of you that tried to find a usable link to simply download Safari 6.0 probably were led to dead links or to the Apple site, that sent you to the Apps Store, and no direct link.

I almost gave up until I found this usable link, via WebCrawler search engine, and voila', free and easy working download. Simple as it should be. Yes, it worked. Hope it is a simple solution for you as well.

Just scroll down to EXTERNAL MIRROR 4 6.1.6 Lion

http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Internet-Utilities/Safari.shtml#download

Best Regards

Jul 27, 2015 10:57 PM in response to doncarlosdon

Bad advice !!!

That is absolutely the worst source for Apple software. Your chances of getting malware are extremly high.

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