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SunOS :xlock security hole
- Subject: SunOS :xlock security hole
- Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 18:03:36 -0700
- Delivery-date: Wed, 07 May 1997 18:04:24 -0700
We have recently identified another security vulnerability.
DDCS supported systems have been patched.
On the SGI's, we removed the setuid bit. It doesn't appear to be
needed, and -might- be making things insecure. SGI made no statement on
the subject, unfortunately.
On the Sun's, we installed an improved version of xlock in dcslib and
made your old one a symlink to this new one. Sun was clear: the
vulnerability existed (until we fixed it) on new sun systems.
[This notice is a part of OAC's efforts to keep the campus informed of
potential computer security liabilities. Please send any questions or
concerns to us at DCS@UCI.EDU]