Here's RHs instructions for the X11 problemns for RH 5.0. I'm confused about the text located after the RPM lists (denoted with the "Begin Confusing Part"). Am I to do those steps as well as applying the RPM's? Do I just have to DL and install the 3 RPM's for Intel? If I have to apply these steps along with the RPMs what does the "cunfusing part" actually mean. ************ Start of RH5 X11 problems description ********************************* Package: X11 Updated: 11-Jun-1998 Problem: (11-Jun-1998) A build system mistake was made when the previous packages were built and announced. Many server packages were not built, so a rebuild of the XFree tree was done. All packages are now available in the ftp dir. (05-Jun-1998) Security Fix: Major security holes have been found in the X libraries and xterm, which allow local users access to the root user. All systems which have X-Windows installed should update their systems. Thanks to the XFree86 group for providing the patches. (04-Feb-1998) Various problems have been found in the X server which makes it a serious threat to system security. All versions of the X server, including MetroX and AcceleratedX, are thought to be affected (only XFree86 and the MIT X reference implementations are known to be, however). This problem affects all Red Hat Linux platforms and versions. Solution: Intel: Upgrade to: Xconfigurator-3.26.1-1.i386.rpm XFree86-3.3.2-14.i386.rpm XFree86-libs-3.3.2-14.i386.rpm Alpha: Upgrade to: Xconfigurator-3.26.1-1.alpha.rpm XFree86-3.3.2-14.alpha.rpm XFree86-libs-3.3.2-14.alpha.rpm ******************* Begin confusing statements ************************************** At this point, you can either upgrade the XFree server as well or remove the setuid bit on your current X server. To upgrade your server, simply install the correct server package from the ftp site in the same updates directory where you got the other XFree86 packages. To remove the setuid bit from all X servers installed on your system, issue the following command: chmod u-s /usr/X11R6/bin/X* After these steps have been completed, X should functions as usual. Thanks to everyone on BUGTRAQ who brought these problems to our attention. ******************* End confusing statements ************************************** Thanks Scott "A linux newbie" -- PLEASE read the Red Hat FAQ, Tips, Errata and the MAILING LIST ARCHIVES! http://www.redhat.com/RedHat-FAQ /RedHat-Errata /RedHat-Tips /mailing-lists To unsubscribe: mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe" as the Subject.
