Patch-ID# 112770-01
Keywords: Sun Fire security xntpd contains a buffer overflow, leads to root compromise
Synopsis: SunOS 5.5.1: xntpd buffer overflow
Date: Apr/26/2002

Solaris Release: 2.5.1

SunOS Release: 5.5.1

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Topic: SunOS 5.5.1: xntpd buffer overflow

Relevant Architectures: sparc.sun4u1

BugId's fixed with this patch: 4434235

Changes incorporated in this version: 4434235

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Patches which conflict with this patch: 

Patches required with this patch: 

Obsoleted by: 

Files included with this patch: 

/opt/SUNWxntp/bin/xntpd

Problem Description:

4434235 *xntpd* contains a buffer overflow that can lead to root compromise

Patch Installation Instructions:
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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:
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Please restart xntpd after installing the patch.

README -- Last modified date:  Monday, April 29, 2002