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by Chrissy LeMaire 12 Nov '99

12 Nov '99

Anyone have a good recommendation for a pre-configured (rpm preferred -- a SuSE rpm would be even better;) for a quick and easy setup of SSL and Apache? I'm using SuSE 6.1 I'm using MindTerm.jar to have quick access to an SSH client via a browser. I'd like to protect the sessions via https.. thanks much Chrissy

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Re: Re: [suse-security] Problems with wu.ftpd
by Holger Schmidt 12 Nov '99

12 Nov '99

> On Thu, 11 Nov 1999, Holger Schmidt wrote: > > > I have problems with ftp. Sometimes when my shellscript is started the ftp > > hangs and the timeout does not work either. There are no error messages in > > /var/log/messages and /var/log/warn. > > > > The script calls the ftp like this: > > (cd /dir1 > > prompt > > mget * > > ) | ftp ftp-proxy > > > > Does anyone have an idea ? > > Ich habe zwar keinen blassen Schimmer, warum Du Englisch schreibst aber > sei's drum... > > Was Du da oben tust, ist, die Kommandos "cd /dir1", "prompt" und "mget > *" lokal in der Shell auszuführen - was vermutlich zu Fehlermeldungen > führt - und den Output in den FTP-Client zu pipen. Du siehst vermutlich > selber ein, dass das nicht das ist, was Du willst. > > Richtig wäre > > echo "cd /dir1\nprompt\nmget *" | ftp ftp-proxy > > oder auch > > ( echo "cd /dir1"; echo "prompt"; echo "mget *" ) | ftp ftp-proxy > > wobei Du Dich noch nicht authentifiziert hättest. > > MfG Henning Hucke Erstemal danke für deine Antwort, aber das Skript funktioniert ja einwandfrei (zu 98% in den letzten 3 Monaten). Nur manchmal bleibt der FTP einfach hängen. Ohne ersichtlichen Grund und ohne eine Fehlermeldungzu zu erzeugen (uns ich lasse schon jeden Sch... mitloggen). Die Authentifizierung erfolgt über .netrc, aber ich denke deine Idee ist auch nicht schlecht. Danke nochmal und ciao Holger -- Sent through Global Message Exchange - http://www.gmx.net

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Re: Re: [suse-security] Problems with wu.ftpd
by Holger Schmidt 12 Nov '99

12 Nov '99

> On Thu, 11 Nov 1999, Holger Schmidt wrote: > > > I have problems with ftp. Sometimes when my shellscript is started the ftp > > hangs and the timeout does not work either. There are no error messages in > > /var/log/messages and /var/log/warn. > > > > The script calls the ftp like this: > > (cd /dir1 > > prompt > > mget * > > ) | ftp ftp-proxy > > > > Does anyone have an idea ? > > Ich habe zwar keinen blassen Schimmer, warum Du Englisch schreibst aber > sei's drum... > > Was Du da oben tust, ist, die Kommandos "cd /dir1", "prompt" und "mget > *" lokal in der Shell auszuführen - was vermutlich zu Fehlermeldungen > führt - und den Output in den FTP-Client zu pipen. Du siehst vermutlich > selber ein, dass das nicht das ist, was Du willst. > > Richtig wäre > > echo "cd /dir1\nprompt\nmget *" | ftp ftp-proxy > > oder auch > > ( echo "cd /dir1"; echo "prompt"; echo "mget *" ) | ftp ftp-proxy > > wobei Du Dich noch nicht authentifiziert hättest. > > MfG Henning Hucke Erstemal danke für deine Antwort, aber das Skript funktioniert ja einwandfrei (zu 98% in den letzten 3 Monaten). Nur manchmal bleibt der FTP einfach hängen. Ohne ersichtlichen Grund und ohne eine Fehlermeldungzu zu erzeugen (uns ich lasse schon jeden Sch... mitloggen). Die Authentifizierung erfolgt über .netrc, aber ich denke deine Idee ist auch nicht schlecht. Danke nochmal und ciao Holger -- Sent through Global Message Exchange - http://www.gmx.net

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Re: [suse-security] SuSE is not vulnerable to the SSH overflow
by Volker Kuhlmann 12 Nov '99

12 Nov '99

> SuSE is *not* vulnerable to the reasonly found SSH overflow which can result > in a root compromise. We don't use the RSA library which has got the bug. Good to know of course, but it would be better to announce this on the suse-security-announce list. That's what it's there for, or? It would be much better if the security-announce list was working like the redhat-watch-list. It tells me what I need to know when I don't have time to follow endless discussions. SuSE's announcement policy was discussed here within the last few days. As an example, I received a CERT advisory re BIND problems at 2:30 this morning. At 9:43, I received a Red Hat security advisory saying "problem, fix" and listing the URL of the rpms to download for update. When will there be something similar from the SuSE announce list? Or is SuSE linux never vulnerable to these things? Hm, one wold have to be somewhat naive to think that. It would be good if SuSE changed their policy accordingly - important things to security-announce. The security list should be expendible. Volker

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Problems with wu.ftpd
by Holger Schmidt 11 Nov '99

11 Nov '99

Hi, I have problems with ftp. Sometimes when my shellscript is started the ftp hangs and the timeout does not work either. There are no error messages in /var/log/messages and /var/log/warn. The script calls the ftp like this: (cd /dir1 prompt mget * ) | ftp ftp-proxy Does anyone have an idea ? Bye Holger -- Sent through Global Message Exchange - http://www.gmx.net

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Re: [suse-security] https
by Chrissy LeMaire 11 Nov '99

11 Nov '99

For all who may be interested: http://www.mindbright.se/mindterm/ At 09:46 PM 11/11/1999 +0100, you wrote: >Can you send me a link (or the *.jar file) please :-) > > >Anyone have a good recommendation for a pre-configured (rpm preferred >-- a > >SuSE rpm would be even better;) for a quick and easy setup of SSL and > >Apache? I'm using SuSE 6.1 > >I'm using MindTerm.jar to have quick access to an SSH client via a >browser. > >I'd like to protect the sessions via https.. > > > >thanks much > >Chrissy > > > >-- > >To unsubscribe, e-mail: suse-security-unsubscribe(a)suse.com > >For additional commands, e-mail: suse-security-help(a)suse.com > >

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Re: [suse-security] WU-FTPD vunrability
by Omar Al-Sakka 10 Nov '99

10 Nov '99

Gentlmen, Well about this whining, I think the problem is that this mailing list should not be a bugtraq replacment! If you want to know about wuftpd security holes, and patches, then that's where to get them from. Otherwise only SUSE specific stuff should be posted here!! It's a waste of time getting messages that ask about a specific piece of software, when you can go to the software's home page and download the patches yourself!!! AND PS. This happens to be the most sorted out Linux distribution out there, well.. so far! By the power of /sbin/init.d :) May you all live long and prospor...

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updating rpms YOURSELF
by Tyler Durden 10 Nov '99

10 Nov '99

Greetings, As a sysadmin who administers rpm based installations, you should learn to use rpm to build your own updated packages. This is especially important when a security patch is issued, you dont want to be waiting on someone else to release an updated rpm for your distro while your systems stand vulnerable. ------------------- You can find comprehensive resources at www.rpm.org, but just to show how easy it is ( usually ;) ): Install the srpm of the package you want to update: # rpm -i package.srpm If you are using SUSEs rpm setup, the above command put files in 2 directories: /usr/src/packages/SOURCE and /usr/src/packages/SPECS. Into the first directory goes the pristine source tarball and patches for the package. Into the latter, the spec file for the package. Download the update patch, or source tarball and move it into the /usr/src/packages/SOURCE dir. Modify the spec file for the package to build from the new tarball, or patch the existing one. ( Chapter 13 in the 'Maximum RPM' online book has everything you ever wanted to know about spec files. ) Build your new rpm with: # rpm -ba /usr/src/packages/SPECS/package.spec The new rpm file will be located in /usr/src/packages/RPMS ------------------------- sry for the length, thought it might be useful. . SUSE might be pissed that i suggest such a thing, it's a great distro, but i dont count on them for timely security updates, nor should i i'm paying for the distro on disk, that's it ps, use the in.ftpd that came from openbsd if you want a secure ftp service. . nulliFIRE. . ------------------------- selcuk ozturk wrote: > The question was, when would SuSe supply the fixed version. Yes, > I can go get it and compile. But, what's the point of having rpm's > then. If I start compiling and replacing all the packages how much > time will it take the next time I want to do a major system upgrade. __________________________________________________ FREE Email for ALL! Sign up at http://www.mail.com

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Re: [suse-security] WU-FTPD vunrability
by Tim Williams 09 Nov '99

09 Nov '99

I think that Derek has made a VERY important point when he said: >I understand your point, and it is well taken (people should be subscribed >to BugTraq as well), but SuSE should - when a BugTraq item appears in a >SuSE distribution - post something to the effect of: This program is/is-not >affected. The newest RPM with the bugfix (and with any SuSE-specific >patches/enhancements) can be found at <url>. I personally like the SuSE distribution BUT I would really like to know when and where to get the SuSE patch to a known security bug. I have been waiting for such an announcement regarding Proftp for some time. Indeed I could have down loaded the source, compiled it....etc but it would not have had the "SuSE seal of approval" so to speak. I value the expertise at SuSE and I would like to know when THEY release an rpm. So SuSE could you please announce security patches to this group (and where they are located). regards Tim Williams

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Re: [suse-security] WU-FTPD vulnaribility
by Selcuk Ozturk 09 Nov '99

09 Nov '99

Thomas, it seems like the upgraded wu-ftpd 2.4.2 version has a problem. Whatever umask you use all files get created with rw-r---- rights. The 2.6 version seems to work as expected in this regard. Selcuk <=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=> < Selcuk Ozturk <+> > < MIS Deputy Director <+> > <=============================<#>===================================> < Phone : (301)883-2482 <+> FDCH > < Fax : (301)883-9754 <+> 1100 Mercantile Lane, Ste 119 > < E-mail : sozturk(a)fdch.com <+> Largo, MD 20774 > <=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=><=>

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