Patch-ID# 104125-01
Keywords: break root mouse security
Synopsis: SunOS 5.4 CS6400: bug in mouse code makes "break root" attack possible
Date: Nov/20/96

Solaris Release: 2.4

SunOS release: 5.4 CS600

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Topic: SunOS 5.4 CS6400: bug in mouse code makes "break root" attack possible

   NOTE 1:	This patch replaces the Cray patch C102044-01.  You do
		not need to install this patch if you have already
		installed C102044-01.

   NOTE 2:	BugID's with six digits or less are related to Cray SPR's.

BugId's fixed with this patch: 1174516

Changes incorporated in this version:

Relevant Architectures: sparc.cray4d

Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch: 

Patches which conflict with this patch:

Patches required with this patch: 102044-01

Obsoleted by:

Files included with this patch:

/kernel/strmod/kb

Problem Description:

(from 102044-01)

1174516 bug in mouse code makes "break root" attack possible

This patch fixes a security hole.  The security hole made break root attacks possible. 

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