What is Escalations Supplement p533176, the SECURITY - UnixWare ptrace fix?


Problem Fixed
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  See the corresponding security advisory.

Contents
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  /etc/conf/pack.d/sum/Driver_atup.o
  /etc/conf/pack.d/sum/Driver_mp.o


Software Notes and Recommendations
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  p533176 should only be installed on:

  UnixWare 7.1.4 Maintenance Pack 3


Warning
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  This package is produced by the SCO Escalations Research Group and is
  not intended for general distribution.  It has been produced to
  address a particular problem and has not been tested in all system
  configurations.


Installation Instructions
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  1. Download the p533176.image file to the /tmp directory on your machine.

  2. As root, add the package to your system using these commands:

     $ su -
     Password: <type your root password>
     # pkgadd -d /tmp/p533176.image

     Alternatively, this package may be installed in quiet mode, that is,
     without displaying the release notes and asking for confirmation.
     To do this, use these commands:

     $ su -
     Password: <type your root password>
     # pkgadd -qd /tmp/p533176.image all

  3. Reboot the system after installing this package.


Removal Instructions
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  1. As root, remove the package using these commands:

     $ su -
     Password: <type your root password>
     # pkgrm p533176

  2. Reboot the system after removing this package.

  If you have questions regarding this supplement, or the product on
  which it is installed, please contact your software supplier.