BIND Security Bullitin SUMMARY

From: rodneys@lodging.com
Date: Tue Feb 18 2003 - 11:44:12 EST


ORIGINAL QUESTION

I have question concerning the bind security bullitin that I just recieved from
> HP/Tru64. I read the readme but it did not indicate if this patch applies to
a
> Tru64 as a bind server. None of my Tru64 servers are a bind server. Should I
> still install the patch?
>
> TITLE: HP Tru64 UNIX Potential Vulnerabilities
>
>
> ECO Name: T64V50AB17-C0031104-16655-ES-20030129
> ECO Kit Approximate Size: 2.1 MB
> Kit Applies To: Tru64 UNIX 5.0A PK3 (BL17)

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Thank you Dr. Blinn and Alan Davis

REPLY

The patch is specific to BIND servers. So, if none of your systems function
as BIND servers, you don't need the patch. It won't hurt anything if you do
apply it (if you are running 5.0A PK3 for the particular patch you cite), but
it sounds like you personally don't need it.

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