hi all the bind exploit (and things similar) are something we are all exposed to and keeping up to date is tricky. i use Security Portal, HERT (the Hackers Emergency Response Team) and also have a look at Red Hat Network (quick plug :-), as another way of keeping your security patches up to date. Malc On Friday 02 March 2001 20:53, Frank Shute wrote:

I've dug up a few URLs regarding the bind exploit. Most people running bind who are not aware of this exploit should read:

http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-02.html

and those running RedHat can get new versions from:

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-007.html

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