Dennis E. Hamilton wrote: > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Keith N. McKenna [mailto:keith.mcke...@comcast.net] >> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 21:05 >> To: qa@openoffice.apache.org; d...@openoffice.apache.org >> Subject: Re: [TESTING] Applying openoffice-4.1.2-patch1 for Windows >> >> >> >> Dennis E. Hamilton wrote: >>> BETA 0.2.0 IS NOW AVAILABLE >>> >>> This is a cleanup version. It is hoped that this will be the last >> change before bumping the version to 1.0.0 and making general >> availability. >>> One important change: >>> >>> The names of the files have been changed. >>> >>> The README is now named README-4.1.2-patch1-Windows.txt. >>> >>> The zip and the related .asc, .md5, .sha1, and .sha256 files all >> have the base name >>> apache-openoffice-4.1.2-patch1-Win_x86.zip >>> >>> The two scripts also have simpler names: >>> >>> APPLY-4.1.2-patch1.bat >>> REVERT-4.1.2-patch1.bat >>> >>> The files are still available at >>> >>> <https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/openoffice/4.1.2- >> patch1/Windows> >> [knmc] >> the link should read >> < > [orcmid] > https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/openoffice/4.1.2-patch1/binaries/Windows/> > [orcmid] > > Right you are. Thanks for the quick check. >> Regards >> Keith >>> Now it is worth testing enough to know there is no regression and that >> APPLY and REVERT operate properly as before. >>> - Dennis >>> > [ ... ] [knmc] As we move forward to a general distribution here is an odt revision of the readme that can be used to generate an html, pdf, or text versions. All versions are attached but may not come through to the list. They can all be accessed from the following link. <https://1drv.ms/f/s!AMMYmStvrJNJgQQ> All feedback is both welcomed and encouraged.
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APPLYING HOTFIX FOR APACHE OPENOFFICE ON WINDOWS
README-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Windows.txt 1.0.0
NoticeLicensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one or more contributor license agreements. The ASF licenses this file to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 PurposeThe purpose of this document is to describe how to apply the hotfix to eliminate a security vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-1513. The latest details about that vulnerability and its mitigation can be found on the web at <http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-1513.html>. The hotfix is provided as a zip file at the following location:<https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/openoffice/4.1.2-patch1/> Intended AudienceThis document is primarily intended for use by non-technical individuals but presumes familiarity with the following;
Prerequisites
Preliminary Instructions
Apply Patch Automatically
Removing the PatchIf for any reason the patch needs to be removed it can be done automatically using the file 4.1.2-patch1-revert.bat.
AppendiciesManually Apply PatchThough it is highly recommended that the patch be applied via the automated script, it is possible to apply it manually as described below.
TroubleshootingIf there are any problems with known-good documents that you are concerned are related to having installed the patch follow the procedure below.
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APPLYING HOTFIX FOR APACHE OPENOFFICE ON WINDOWS README-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Windows.txt 1.0.0 2016-08-07 Table of Contents Notice 1 Purpose 1 Intended Audience 1 Prerequisites 2 Preliminary Instructions 2 Apply Patch Automatically 3 Removing the Patch 3 Appendicies 4 Manually Apply Patch 4 Troubleshooting 4 Notice Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one or more contributor license agreements. The ASF licenses this file to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Purpose The purpose of this document is to describe how to apply the hotfix to eliminate a security vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-1513. The latest details about that vulnerability and its mitigation can be found on the web at <http://www.openoffice.org/security/cves/CVE-2016-1513.html>. The hotfix is provided as a zip file at the following location:<https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/openoffice/4.1.2-patch1/> Intended Audience This document is primarily intended for use by non-technical individuals but presumes familiarity with the following; Your account has administrator privileges or you have access to an adminstrator password NOTE: If your Operating System is Windows XP you must be logged into an account with administrator privileges. Use of a web browser to download files from the internet Use of the file manager to locate files and folders Use of the file manager to select files Prerequisites Apache OpenOffice Version 4.1.2 Quickstarter must be off Preliminary Instructions 1. Verify installed version is 4.1.2 a) Open Apache OpenOffice 2. Download the zip file from <https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/openoffice/4.1.2-patch1/> a) Use of the download folder for this procedure is fine 3. Navigate to the above folder with the file manager 4. Select the downloaded zip file 5. Right click the zip file 6. Select Extract All... from the context menu a) This will create a folder in the same folder you downloaded the archive with the contents of the archive un-packed in it 7. Open the new folder from step 5 it should contain the following files a) README-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Windows.txt This procedure b) LICENSE.txt The Apache License Version 2.0 under which the .zip and its content are licensed. c) NOTICE.txt A notice about the origin of the content. d) tl.dll.new The patched tl.dll library file to be installed in the Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2 software. e) ti.dll.new.asc A digital signature provided by the developer of tl.dll.new that can be used to verify the authenticity and origin of tl.dll.new using suitable software for that purpose. f) tl.dll.old The original tl.dll library, without the patch, from the official Apache OpenOffice 4.1.2 distribution. This file is included as a backup and for use, if needed, as part of reverting the patch. g) APPLY-4.1.2-patch1.bat A batch script to install the new library into Apache OpenOffice h) REVERT-4.1.2-patch1.bat A batch script to revert the patch if needed Apply Patch Automatically 7. Right click APPLY-4.1.2-patch1.bat 8. Select Run as administrator from the context menu At this point you should see the standard Windows security screen asking if you want to allow the program to make changes to your system. If you receive a screen asking you to enter an administrator password your account does not have administrator privileges. If you know the password for the administrator account enter it and proceed to step 9. If you do not know the password click No and the procedure will exit with no changes made. At this point seek assistance from a more knowledgeable family member or friend and restart the procedure from this point. 9. Click the yes button a) The batch file will execute in a separate window and install the patch b) when it completes you will see the following in the batch window THE PATCH HAS BEEN APPLIED SUCCESSFULLY To reverse the patch for any reason, use the procedure REVERT-4.1.2-patch1.bat as described in the README-4.1.2-patch1-Windows.txt file. Press any key to continue... 10. Press any ket and the script will exit and close the window 11. The patch has been successfully applied and Apache OpenOffice is up to date Removing the Patch If for any reason the patch needs to be removed it can be done automatically using the file 4.1.2-patch1-revert.bat. 1. Navigate to the foder created in step 5a above 2. Right click REVERT-4.1.2-patch1.bat 3. Select Run as administrator from the context menu At this point you should see the standard Windows security screen asking if you want to allow the program to make changes to your system. If you receive a screen asking you to enter an administrator password your account does not have administrator privileges. If you know the password for the administrator account enter it and proceed to step 9. If you do not know the password click No and the procedure will exit with no changes made. At this point seek assistance from a more knowledgeable family member or friend and restart the procedure from this point. 4. Click the yes button a) The batch file will execute in a separate window and revert the patch b) when it completes you will see the following in the batch window THE PATCH HAS BEEN REVERTED SUCCESSFULLY To reverse the patch for any reason, use the procedure APPLY-4.1.2-patch1.bat as described in the README-4.1.2-patch1-apply-Windows.txt file. Press any key to continue... 5. Press any key and the script will exit and close the window 6. The patch has been successfully reverted Appendicies Manually Apply Patch Though it is highly recommended that the patch be applied via the automated script, it is possible to apply it manually as described below. Prerequisites access to administrator account or password in depth knowledge of the following areas where programs are installed on the system navigating the file system renaming files in operating system folders copying files into operating system folders If you are uncomfortable with any of the above seek guidance from a more knowledgeable individual before attempting this procedure. Procedure download and unpack the zip file navigate to the <installlocation>OpenOffice4\program from the unpacked archive location copy tl.dll.new → <installlocation>OpenOffice4\program rename tl.dll → tl.dll.old navigate to the <installlocation>OpenOffice4\program rename tl.dll.new → tl.dll Troubleshooting If there are any problems with known-good documents that you are concerned are related to having installed the patch follow the procedure below. 1. Be sure the problem document is closed 2. Revert the patch following the procedure Removing the Patch earlier in this document 3. Open the problem document 4. Is the problem still present? 1. Yes 1. The patch is not the source of the problem 2. Reapply the patch following the procedure Apply Patch Automatically earlier 3. Report and discusse on themailing public us...@openoffice.apache.org mailing list or at one of the forums at http://forum.openoffice.org/ 2. No 1. report the situation to the d...@openoffice.apache.org public mailing list
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