TITLE:   Compaq Web-Enabled Management Software Security Patch

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:
   Compaq Insight Management Agents for Servers
   Compaq Survey Utility
   Compaq Power Management
   Compaq Intelligent Cluster Administrator
   Compaq Availability Agents
   Compaq Insight Manager XE


OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 2001


DESCRIPTION:
        This batch file copies the files needed to fix a potential security issue
        in the web-enabled portion of the products listed above.  The vulnerablity
        can allow an attacker to either crash the web-enabled portion of the agent
        or alternatively execute some introduced code at the access level of the
        web-based management process.
        
        If running Compaq Insight Manager XE versions earlier than 2.0, then please
        upgrade it to versions 2.0 or greater.


HOW TO USE:

1. Have all the associated files (see file list at the end of this text file) in
   a single directory on your hard drive.  From a DOS command shell change to
   that drive and directory and type:

         patchweb patch

   This will replace the necessary files.

HOW TO RESTORE YOUR ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION:

1. To restore the original versions of the patched files type:

        patchweb restore


FILE LIST:

   patchweb.txt
   patchweb.bat
   findver.exe
   regtool.exe
   cpqhmmo.fre
   Default.frm
   strexp.exe



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