Security Vulnerability in ipcs(1)

[Berlene Herren]

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A security bulletin has been issued:

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Source: HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY
SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0305-260
Originally issued: 19 May 2003
SSRT3491 Potential Security Vulnerability in ipcs(1)

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Berlene

[David_246 · Accepted solution]

Hi Berlene,

The info is always very welcome, but can also be automaticly notified by HP or so ?
Do I have to subscribe to some mailinglist?

Best Regs David

[Berlene Herren]

Absolutely!

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Berlene