Patch-ID# 103699-02 Keywords: security ping core packet ICMP RFC1700 Synopsis: SunOS 5.5.1: /usr/sbin/ping patch Date: Jul/14/98 Solaris Release: 2.5.1 SunOS Release: 5.5.1 Unbundled Product: Unbundled Release: Xref: This patch available for x86 as patch 103700 Topic: SunOS 5.5.1: /usr/sbin/ping patch BugId's fixed with this patch: 1219682 4074562 Changes incorporated in this version: 4074562 Relevant Architectures: sparc Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch: Patches which conflict with this patch: Patches required with this patch: Obsoleted by: Files included with this patch: /usr/sbin/ping Problem Description: 4074562 a buffer overflow in ping can be exploited to get root access (from 103699-01) 1219682 ping dumps core when packet is blocked (ICMP destination unreachable 0x13) Patch Installation Instructions: -------------------------------- Refer to the Install.info file within the patch for instructions on using the generic 'installpatch' and 'backoutpatch' scripts provided with each patch. Any other special or non-generic installation instructions should be described below. Special Install Instructions: ----------------------------- None.