AlphaServer SC patch kit: ========================== AlphaServer SC Version : SC V2.6 SSB Kit Name: SCV26SSB106670 Release Date: 16 April 2004 PTR: 153-2-1392 IPMT Number: CFS.106670 Abstract: rcontrol allows non-root user to kill other users' jobs Description of Patch: ===================== This patch fixes an issue where a non-root user is able to use rcontrol to kill other users' jobs. Kit location: ============= The patch kit is SCV26SSB106670.tar.gz and it is available from ITRC. Prerequisites: ============== Before installing this Patch kit, you should ensure the following: 1) You have all mandatory patches for this release installed Kit checksum: ============= 3850577966 1729290 SCV26SSB106670.tar.gz Updated files: ============== A list of the files included in this patch is given below along with the cksum values for each file. 3493805545 8090288 /usr/opt/rms/lib/librms.so Instructions: ============= This patch is provided as a setld installable kit. Unpack it into a directory that is NFS mounted on all domains e.g. /nfs/ and install it as follows: Patch required on Management Server (if used) : YES Patch required on Domains : YES On the Management Server (if Used): ----------------------------------- Install the patch as follows: # cd /nfs/ # setld -l /nfs/ Restart rms (# rmsctl restart) and any other applications which use any of the shared objects listed in the 'updated files' section above. To remove the patch, use the following commands: # setld -d Restart rms (# rmsctl restart) and any other applications which use any of the shared objects listed in the 'updated files' section above. Note: If you're not sure if an application uses the shared object in question use the command 'ldd' to list its dynamic dependencies. On Domains: ----------- Install the patch as follows: # cd /nfs/ # scrun -d all setld -l /nfs/ Restart rms (# rmsctl restart) and any other applications which use any of the shared objects listed in the 'updated files' section above. To remove the patch use the following commands: # scrun -d all setld -d Restart rms (# rmsctl restart) and any other applications which use any of the shared objects listed in the 'updated files' section above. Note: If you're not sure if an application uses the shared object in question use the command 'ldd' to list its dynamic dependencies. =======================================================================