Patch-ID# 102044-01 Keywords: break root mouse security Synopsis: SunOS 5.4: bug in mouse code makes "break root" attack possible Date: Sep/12/94 Solaris Release: 2.4 SunOS release: 5.4 Unbundled Product: Unbundled Release: Topic: SunOS 5.4: bug in mouse code makes "break root" attack possible BugId's fixed with this patch: 1174516 Changes incorporated in this version: Relevant Architectures: sparc Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch: Patches which conflict with this patch: Patches required with this patch: Obsoleted by: Files included with this patch: /kernel/strmod/kb /kernel/strmod/ms Problem Description: 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: -------------------------------- Generic 'installpatch' and 'backoutpatch' scripts are provided within each patch package with instructions appended to this section. Other specific or unique installation instructions may also be necessary and should be described below. Special Install Instructions: ----------------------------- none