Re: [AG-TECH] machine freezes on rat start up OSC

John I. Quebedeaux, Jr.

Louisiana State University

Computer Manager / LBRN & CCT / 131 Life Sciences Bldg. & 339 Johnston Hall

e-mail: johnq@lsu.edu or johnq@cct.lsu.edu / web: http://lbrn.lsu.edu & http://cct.lsu.edu

phone: 225-578-0062 / fax: 225-578-2597

On May 10, 2005, at 11:02 AM, Eric Olson wrote:

Hi Paul and John,
I have a feeling the Quicktime update broke some things. It's a major
release (7.0) that might have broke compatibility in places. I just tried
recompiling the media tools, and they are both giving errors at the
moment. We'll take a look at it -- others should also feel free to look
into it if they'd like.

I wouldn't expect Tiger to work with the AG media tools yet either. I've
heard of other software not working with tiger, so I would guess some
software needs updating. Of course Donald's e-mail reporting vic working
with tiger throws me for a loop :).

Eric

On Tue, 10 May 2005, John I Quebedeaux Jr wrote:

Hi Paul,

With Tiger 10.4 I also get a hard freeze when starting up the
toolkit. I haven't had time to try to figure out what/why/when/where
it is though.

Interesting through that with 10.3.9 and 10.4 we get freezes. I don't
even get to the rat though.

When I say freeze... i mean freeze. Lockup hard. I have to hold down
the power key to reset the machine. Someone else in my dept. reports
the same thing.

-JQ

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John I. Quebedeaux, Jr.
Louisiana State University
Computer Manager / LBRN & CCT / 131 Life Sciences Bldg. & 339
Johnston Hall
e-mail: johnq@lsu.edu or johnq@cct.lsu.edu / web: http://lbrn.lsu.edu
& http://cct.lsu.edu
phone: 225-578-0062 / fax: 225-578-2597

On May 9, 2005, at 7:23 PM, Paul Mercer wrote:

All

After installing the Apple Security Update 2005-05 for 10.3.9, my
machine now freezes when rat starts. An X11 window opens, as
usual, and then a short while later my machine freezes requiring a
restart.

Has anyone else experienced this?

I also installed the following updates at the same time.
Java Update for 10.3.9
Quicktime 7.0
Remote Desktop Admin. 2.2
Security Update 2005-05

X11 fixes in update:

# libXpm
CVE ID: CAN-2004-0687 CERT: VU#882750
Available for: Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X Server v10.3.9
Impact: A vulnerability in the parsing of malformed XPM files could
allow arbitrary code execution
Description: The xpmParseColors() function in the XFree86 libXpm
library contains a vulnerability in the parsing of malformed image
files that may lead to a stack overflow and could allow arbitrary
code execution. Images downloaded via a web browser may use the XPM
format and allow remote exploitability. libXpm is not installed by
default on Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server systems. It is an optional
install item via the X11 package. Credit to Chris Evans
<chris@scary.beasts.org> for reporting this issue.

# libXpm
CVE ID: CAN-2004-0688 CERT: VU#537878
Available for: Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X Server v10.3.9
Impact: A vulnerability in the parsing of malformed XPM files could
allow arbitrary code execution
Description: Multiple libXpm routines contain integer overflow
vulnerabilities that may allow an attacker to cause a
denial-of-service condition or execute arbitrary code. Images
downloaded via a web browser may use the XPM format and allow remote
exploitability. libXpm is not installed by default on Mac OS X or
Mac OS X Server systems. It is an optional install item via the X11
package. Credit to Chris Evans <chris@scary.beasts.org> for
reporting this issue.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

Paul

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Paul Mercer
Arctic Region Supercomputing Center
907 450 8649