$VER: Kuang11Update.readme 2.34 (5.2.99) Kuang11 Update changes




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Warning
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All Kuang Eleven users who have received an update in the past
few weeks are at risk!

Two viruses have been released via the update server attached
to different versions of the library rexxkuang11.library
(normally placed in LIBS:), and also affecting the file C:Mount.


Details
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The two versions of the library to be infected are shown below,
along with some details

rexxkuang11.library 0.36 ( 4/02/99)
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- File size: 31,172
- Attaches itself to your C:Mount file (any version) unless SnoopDOS is running
- Performs "run >NIL: newshell TCP:2551"
- Allows remote CLI (shell) access to your computer
- Is effective every time LoadSeg() is called (e.g. when running a program)
- Calls itself "Vaginitis #2" by "STD"
- Does NOT spread to any other files (other than C:Mount)

rexxkuang11.library 0.27 (27/12/98)
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- File size: 26,532 bytes
- Performs "RUN >NIL: newshell tcp:2333" when the library is opened
- Allows remote CLI (shell) access to your computer
- Calls itself "Vaginitis #3" by "STD"
- Does NOT spread to any other files


Solution
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You should have received version 0.37 (or later) of rexxkuang11.library
with this update. You should verify this by typing:

Version LIBS:rexxkuang11.library FILE FULL

You should get the response:

rexxkuang11.library 0.37 ( 5/02/99)

or a later version.

· Reboot your system (if possible, do NOT go online).
· Replace the file C:Mount from your original disks, or some other
  reliable source.
· Reboot AGAIN.

If you have any copies of rexxkuang11.library versions 0.27 and 0.36,
they should be deleted, as these were never legitimately uploaded to the
update server.

Explanation
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The server at which the Amiga Coding Syndicate's updates are stored was
hacked by an unknown, malicious person or persons. We have changed our
passwords and have made every effort to secure our site.

We sincerely regret any inconvenience this has caused anyone.

If you wish to eliminate auto-updates from your Kuang Eleven installation,
simply rename or delete the file Rexx/Kuang11UPD.amirx (relative to your
AmIRC directory).