PROBLEM: (81592) (PATCH ID: OSF445-117) ******** The problem is that the config file that is created using the target kernel has characters that are not valid. This problem occurred on Compaq AlphaServer DS20 and ES40 systems. PROBLEM: (88585) (PATCH ID: OSF445-521) ******** A potential security vulnerability has been discovered, where under certain circumstances, system integrity may be compromised. This may be in the form of improper file or privilege management. Compaq has corrected this potential vulnerability.