ECO NUMBER: ALPSMUP01_070 ----------- PRODUCT: OpenVMS Alpha Operating System -------- UPDATED PRODUCT: OpenVMS Alpha Operating System 7.0 ---------------- APPRX BLCK SIZE: 843 ---------------- COVER LETTER 1 KIT NAME: ALPSMUP01_070 2 KIT DESCRIPTION: 2.1 Version(s) of OpenVMS to which this kit may be applied: OpenVMS Alpha V6.1, V6.1-1H1, V6.1-1H2, V6.2, V6.2-1H1, V7.0 2.2 Kits superseded by this kit: None 2.3 Files patched or replaced for OpenVMS Alpha V6.1, V6.1-1H1, V6.1-1H2, V6.2, V6.2-1H1 o [SYSUPD]VMSINSTAL.COM (new file) 3 PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN ALPSMUP01_070 KIT FOR OPENVMS ALPHA V6.1, V6.1-1H1, V6.1-1H2, V6.2, V6.2-1H1, V7.0 o Digital has received reports of possible unintended disclosure of user access information on Alpha systems running OpenVMS Alpha or SEVMS Alpha. To protect against any potential security risk, Digital is making available a mandatory update procedure to Alpha customers. Apply this update, if you are running one of the following versions of OpenVMS Alpha or SEVMS Alpha: o OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.1 and all associated hardware releases (for example, Version 6.1-1H1) o OpenVMS Alpha Version 6.2 and all associated hardware releases (for example, Version 6.2-1H1) o OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.0 o SEVMS Alpha Version 6.1 o SEVMS Alpha Version 6.2 If you are running an earlier version of OpenVMS Alpha or SEVMS Alpha, Digital recommends that you upgrade to Version 6.1, at minimum. -- COVER LETTER -- Page 2 10 January 1996 Digital recommends that you apply this update to your systems immediately. Applying the update should take only a few minutes, and you can do it without affecting your ongoing operations. You can apply the update to a running system, you can apply it multiple times, and you do not need to reboot the system. While running the update procedure, you may receive messages advising you of further actions to take, if any are necessary. After completing the update, Digital strongly recommends that you perform an immediate backup of your system disk so that any subsequent restore operations begin with updated software. Otherwise, you must reapply the update after a future restore operation. Also, if you upgrade your system to one of the versions of OpenVMS or SEVMS listed at some future time, you must reapply the update. If you need further information, please contact your normal Digital support channel. Digital appreciates your cooperation and patience. We regret the minor inconvenience applying this update causes. 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Install this kit with the VMSINSTAL utility by logging into the SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the DCL prompt: @SYS$UPDATE:VMSINSTAL ALPSMUP01_070 [location of the saveset] The saveset location may be a tape drive, or a disk directory that contains the kit saveset. No reboot is necessary after successful installation of the kit. Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation 1996. All Rights reserved. This software is proprietary to and embodies the confidential technology of Digital Equipment Corporation. Possession, use, or copying of this software and media is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Digital or an authorized sublicensor. This ECO has not been through an exhaustive field test process. Due to the experimental stage of this ECO/workaround, Digital makes no representations regarding its use or performance. The customer shall have the sole responsibility for adequate protection and back-up data used in conjunction with this ECO/workaround.