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Turbolinux Security Advisory TLSA-2002-26
http://www/turbolinux.co.jp/security/
security-team@turbolinux.co.jp
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Sharutils
Alteration of file
Release date : 2002-05-17
Object package : sharutils-4.2.1-9
Problem
In the uudecode which is included in the sharutils package where the file is decoded, there is a possibility the existing file of being superscribed by an unauthorized user.
Solution:
Please verify version and execute the command below.
# rpm -qa | grep package name
When problem corresponds, please download the update package. Do the update by the using the command below.
Furthermore, please execute the package number which corresponds to your version number. Without starting a new paragraph, please enter the "\ " Bunchu sign.
Execution example
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# rpm -Fvh Package-1.0.0-1.i586.rpm \
Package-doc-1.0.0-1.i586.rpm \
Package-devel-1.0.0-1.i586.rpm
The case where rpm command is executed, please enter as follows on the command line.
# rpm -Fvh package-1.0.0-1.i586.rpm package-doc-1.0.0-1.i586.rpm package-devel-1.0.0-1.i586.rpm
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< Turbolinux 7 Server >
< Turbolinux 7 Workstation >
# rpm -Fvh sharutils-4.2.1-9.i586.rpm
< Turbolinux Server 6.5 >
< Turbolinux Advanced Server 6 >
< Turbolinux Server 6.1 >
< Turbolinux Workstation 6.0 >
# rpm -Fvh sharutils-4.2.1-9.i386.rpm
Package updates:
http://www.turbolinux.co.jp/update/