Patch 2239 : security for syserr : [IRIX 6.2]
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1. Patch SG0002239 Release Note This release note describes patch SG0002239 to IRIX 6.2. Patch SG0002239 replaces patches(es) SG0001753, SG0001516, and SG0001326. Patch SG0002239 is incompatible with patch SG0001915.1.1 Supported Hardware Platforms This patch contains bug fixes for all hardware platforms.1.2 Supported Software Platforms This patch contains bug fixes for desktop_eoe.sw.envm (1232792133) on a system running 6.2. The software cannot be installed on other configurations.1.3 Bugs Fixed by Patch SG0002239 This patch contains fixes for the following bugs in IRIX 6.2. Bug numbers from Silicon Graphics bug tracking system are included for reference. o A security hole exists in the IRIX 6.2 permissions panel that a user can exploit to gain access to the system as a privileged user (Bug #501797). o Syserr creates files that could be a security issue (Bug #498885).1.4 Subsystems Included in Patch SG0002239 This patch release includes these subsystems: o patchSG0002239.desktop_eoe_sw.envm o patchSG0002239.sysmon_sw.notifier1.5 Installation Instructions Because you want to install only the patches for problems you have encountered, patch software is not installed by default. After reading the descriptions of the bugs fixed in this patch (see Section 1.3), determine the patches that meet your specific needs. If, after reading Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of these release notes, you are unsure whether your hardware and software meet the requirements for installing a particular patch, run inst. The inst program does not allow you to install patches that are incompatible with your hardware or software. Patch software is installed like any other Silicon Graphics software product. Follow the instructions in your Software Installation Administrator's Guide to bring up the miniroot form of the software installation tools. Follow these steps to select a patch for installation: 1. At the Inst> prompt, type install patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. 2. Initiate the installation sequence. Type Inst> go 3. You may find that two patches have been marked as incompatible. (The installation tools reject an installation request if an incompatibility is detected.) If this occurs, you must deselect one of the patches. Inst> keep patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. 4. After completing the installation process, exit the inst program by typing Inst> quit1.6 Patch Removal Instructions To remove a patch, use the versions remove command as you would for any other software subsystem. The removal process reinstates the original version of software unless you have specifically removed the patch history from your system. versions remove patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number. To keep a patch but increase your disk space, use the versions removehist command to remove the patch history. versions removehist patchSGxxxxxxx where xxxxxxx is the patch number.1.7 Known Problems INST SUBSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS No Requirements Information Available. INST SUBSYSTEM CHECKSUMS These checksums help to provide a 'signature' for the patch inst image which can be used to authenticate other inst images. You can obtain this kind of output by running sum -r on the image (from the command line): 62613 5 patchSG0002239 08003 107 patchSG0002239.desktop_eoe_sw 07661 12 patchSG0002239.idb 65280 2881 patchSG0002239.sysadmdesktop_sw 45274 95 patchSG0002239.sysmon_sw INST SUBSYSTEM FILE LISTINGS The following lists the files which get installed from each subsystem in the patch:
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Document Id: 20021117065625-IRIXPatch-1109
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