4D, Inc., issues 4D WebSTAR V update that protects against HFS+ volume
security weakness

SAN JOSE, Calif., December 15, 2004 - 4D, Inc., a leading maker of
software solutions that simplify the process of developing and
deploying database applications, today issued a 4D WebSTAR V update to
address a security vulnerability recently discovered on Mac OSX HFS+
volumes. This security update prevents the potential use of the 4D
WebSTAR V Web server to retrieve hidden file contents from within Web
site folders. The update can be downloaded from:
http://4d.com/products/downloads_4dws.html.

About 4D Inc.
4D, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, Calif., is a leading maker of
software solutions that simplify the process of developing and
deploying database applications. 4D, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary
of 4D, SA, which has distribution channels in more than 30 countries.
For more information, 4D, Inc., can be reached at (408) 557-4600, or on
the Internet at .