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The U.S. Department of Energy
Computer Incident Advisory Capability
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INFORMATION BULLETIN
Digital UNIX softlinks - advfs Vulnerability
May 7, 1998 23:00 GMT Number I-050
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PROBLEM: Digital has identified a vulnerability in the Advanced File
System Utility.
PLATFORM: Digital UNIX V4.0, V4.0a, V4.0b, V4.0c, and V4.0d.
DAMAGE: Under certain circumstances a local user may gain unauthorized
privileges.
SOLUTION: Apply patch.
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VULNERABILITY Digital strongly recommends upgrading to a minimum of Digital
ASSESSMENT: UNIX V4.0b accordingly, and that the appropriate patch kit be
installed immediately.
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UPDATE: APR 30, 1998
TITLE: DIGITAL UNIX softlinks - advfs V4.0, V4.0a, V4.0b,
V4.0c, V4.0d
- Potential Security Vulnerability
Ref#: SSRT0495U
SOURCE: Digital Equipment Corporation
Software Security Response Team
"Digital is broadly distributing this Security Advisory in order
to bring to the attention of users of Digital's products the
important security information contained in this Advisory.
Digital recommends that all users determine the applicability of
this information to their individual situations and take
appropriate action.
Digital does not warrant that this information is necessarily
accurate or complete for all user situations and, consequently,
Digital will not be responsible for any damages resulting from
user's use or disregard of the information provided in this
Advisory."
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IMPACT:
Digital has discovered a potential vulnerability with the
Advanced File System Utility for DIGITAL UNIX
software, where under certain circumstances, an authorized
user may gain unauthorized privileges.
Digital strongly recommends upgrading to a minimum of
Digital UNIX V4.0b accordingly, and that the appropriate
patch kit be installed immediately.
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RESOLUTION:
This potential security problem has been resolved and an official
patch for this problem has been made available as an early release
kit for DIGITAL UNIX V4.0a (duv40ass0000600037800-19980317.*)
and included in the latest DIGITAL UNIX V4.0b and V4.0d
aggregate DUPATCH Kit.
The V4.0 aggregate BL 9 patch kit #6
is scheduled for release mid May 1998.
The V4.0c aggregate BL10 patch kit #6
is scheduled for release mid May 1998.
o the World Wide Web at the following FTP address:
http://www.service.digital.com/html/patch_service.html
Use the FTP access option, select DIGITAL_UNIX directory
then choose the appropriate version directory
and download the patch accordingly.
Note: [1]The appropriate patch kit must be installed
following any upgrade to V4.0a, V4.0b or V4.0d.
[2] Please review the appropriate release notes
prior to installation.
If you need further information, please contact your normal DIGITAL
support channel.
DIGITAL appreciates your cooperation and patience. We regret any
inconvenience applying this information may cause.
As always, Digital urges you to periodically review your system
management and security procedures.
Digital will continue to review and enhance the security
features of its products and work with customers to maintain and
improve the security and integrity of their systems.
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Copyright (c) Digital Equipment Corporation, 1998 All
Rights Reserved.
Unpublished Rights Reserved Under The Copyright Laws Of
The United States.
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CIAC wishes to acknowledge the contributions of Digital Equip Corp. for the
information contained in this bulletin.
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CIAC, the Computer Incident Advisory Capability, is the computer
security incident response team for the U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) and the emergency backup response team for the National
Institutes of Health (NIH). CIAC is located at the Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory in Livermore, California. CIAC is also a founding
member of FIRST, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, a
global organization established to foster cooperation and coordination
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CIAC services are available to DOE, DOE contractors, and the NIH. CIAC
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STU-III: +1 925-423-2604
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For emergencies and off-hour assistance, DOE, DOE contractor sites,
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