From support@us.external.hp.com Wed Mar 13 01:01:12 1996
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:09:06 -0800
From: HPSL Mail Service <support@us.external.hp.com>
Reply to: support-feedback@us.external.hp.com
To: Damien Sorder <jericho@netcom.com>
Subject: RE: send doc HPSBUX9404-008

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## Regarding your request:
   Send Doc HPSBUX9404-008

The following are the results of your request from the HP SupportLine mail
service.

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Document Id: [HPSBUX9404-008]
Date Loaded: [04-20-94]

Description: Security Vulnerability in Vue 3.0
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      HEWLETT-PACKARD SECURITY BULLETIN: #00008, 19 April 1994
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PROBLEM:  Security vulnerability in HP-UX systems running HP Vue 3.0, only
PLATFORM: HP 9000 series 300/400/700/800 at HP-UX revision 9.X, only
DAMAGE:   Unauthorized root access
SOLUTION: Apply patch PHSS_4038 (700/800) or PHSS_4055 (300/400).
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I. HP Vue 3.0

   A. Fixing the problem

      The problem can be fixed by applying patch PHSS_4038 (700/800)
      or PHSS_4055 (300/400).

   B. How to Install the Patch

   1.  Get a copy of the patch from one of the following locations:

       a. HP SupportLine Mail Service

       To obtain the patch, send the following in the TEXT PORTION
       OF THE MESSAGE to support@support.mayfield.hp.com
       (no Subject is required):

                send PHSS_4038

                or

                send PHSS_4055

       It will automatically be emailed back to you.  Note that
       users may also download the patch from HP SupportLine via
       ftp, kermit, or uucp.

       b. Response Center Support

       If you need additional assistance and have a support
       contract, you can contact your local Response Center for
       further help.

   2.  The patch information is current as of April 19, 1994.  You
       should list the patch:

             more PHSS_4038
             more PHSS_4055

       If it has been replaced there will be banner text saying:

                   OBSOLETE
                   REPLACED
                      BY
                   PHSS_NNNN


   3.  Apply the patch to your HP-UX system.  The complete instructions
       for applying the patch are in PHSS_40xx.text.

   4.  Examine /tmp/update.log for any relevant WARNINGs or ERRORs.  This
       can be done as follows:

       a.  At the shell prompt, type "tail -60 /tmp/update.log | more"
       b.  Page through the next three screens via the space bar, looking
           for WARNING or ERROR messages.

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