Does bash software vulnerability "Shellshock" Affect Mac computers?

Apple said in late Thursday that the vast majority of Mac users would not be at risk because of the "Shellshock" of recently confirmed bash software vulnerabilities, Reuters reported. Security experts have previously warned that Shellshock will affect operating systems including Mac OS X. "Most OS X users are not at risk," said Bill Evans, an Apple spokeswoman, Bill Evans. He said that since Apple shipped the computer, "It is safe by default" means that it will not be vulnerable to remote attacks unless the user configures the device as "Advanced" UNIX services.

"We are embarking on a software update quickly for our advanced UNIX users." "he said.

Shellshock is a vulnerability in the Bash software, and bash software is running on Mac OS X system. However, Shellshock does not seem to have an impact on Apple iOS and Microsoft's Windows system. The PC industry is rapidly identifying which systems are vulnerable to shellshock vulnerabilities, but there is no expected number of affected systems.