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 Unbundled Product: Unbundled Release: 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. Patch Installation Instructions: -------------------------------- Refer to the Install.info file within the patch for instructions on using the generic 'installpatch' and 'backoutpatch' scripts provided with each patch. Any other special or non-generic installation instructions should be described below. Special Install Instructions: ----------------------------- none