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- README FOR SECUREFX.NLM and SECUREFX.VAP
-
- The following files are included:
-
- SECUREFX NLM 1960 09-25-92 1:54p
- SECUREFX VAP 13360 09-29-92 10:16a
- ALERT DOC 1699 09-25-92 6:58p
- PATCHMAN NLM 9051 04-16-92 11:21a
- PCHMN223 DOC 6110 05-07-92 4:33p
- TBP287 DOC 2105 09-25-92 5:17p
- SECURE DOC (this file)
-
-
- Purpose:
- SECUREFX.NLM and SECUREFX.VAP are designed as an enhancement to the existing
- security features in the NetWare v3.11, v2.2 and 2.15c Operating Systems
- respectively.
-
-
- SECUREFX.NLM FOR NETWARE v3.11
- -------------------------------
- When a security violation is detected, the following notification messages
- will be displayed at the file server console, at all attached workstations,
- and written to the error log:
-
- "Security breach against station <connection number> NEUTRALIZED."
-
- In addition, the message
-
- "Connection TERMINATED to prevent security compromise"
-
- will be written to the error log and displayed at the server console.
-
- By default, the connection whose security would have been breached will be
- terminated when SECUREFX.NLM detects a security violation. If the user wishes
- to be notified of an attempted security breach without terminating any user
- connections, the command line parameter "-NK" should be used when loading
- SECUREFX.NLM. When the -NK option is used, the following notification
- message will be displayed at the server console, at all attached workstations,
- and written to the error log:
-
- "Security breach against station <connection number> DETECTED."
-
- SECUREFX.NLM is intended for all number-of-user versions of the NetWare v3.11
- Operating System. SECUREFX.NLM is a dynamic patch which is loaded at the
- file server console as a NetWare Loadable Module. SECUREFX.NLM requires the
- latest version of PATCHMAN.NLM (v2.23) in order to load.
-
- Unlike previous patches, the SERVER.EXE file is never modified by this
- patch. SECUREFX.NLM patches the Operating System in memory, not on
- the disk. This means that SECUREFX.NLM must be loaded each time
- before any "fixes" take effect. It is recommended that the command "LOAD
- SECUREFX" be placed in the server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file to ensure that
- the patch is always in effect when the server is initially brought up. In
- the event that the -NK option is desired, the command "LOAD SECUREFX -NK"
- should be placed in the AUTOEXEC.NCF. This "NK" must be in upper case.
-
- Since it is an NLM, SECUREFX.NLM can be loaded and unloaded without
- ever having to bring the server down. Once loaded, the Operating System
- is patched and ready to go. Unloading SECUREFX will restore the
- Operating System to its original "un-patched" state.
-
- Like all NLM-type patches, SECUREFX.NLM requires the Patch Manager
- (PATCHMAN.NLM) to be loaded before it can be loaded. If PATCHMAN
- is not already loaded, SECUREFX will attempt to locate PATCHMAN and
- load it automatically if found. PATCHMAN only needs to be loaded once.
- All other patches can load once PATCHMAN is loaded. PATCHMAN
- cannot be unloaded until all patches that rely on it are first unloaded.
- Typing "Patches" at the system command line once PATCHMAN is loaded
- will display all patches currently loaded on the filefile server.
-
- To install SECUREFX.NLM, simply place the SECUREFX.NLM file in the
- same directory as the other NLM files (SYS:SYSTEM or DOS partition), and
- type "LOAD SECUREFX" (or "LOAD SECUREFX -NK"). Once the patch has loaded,
- all changes are in effect until SECUREFX is unloaded. If an error message
- appears, contact Novell Technical Support.
-
- The changes made by this patch will be implemented in all future versions
- NetWare. This patch and PATCHMAN.NLM (v2.23) will only operate
- on NetWare v3.11. Future versions of NetWare will require a version of
- PATCHMAN specific to that release.
-
-
- SECUREFX.VAP FOR NETWARE v2.2 and v2.15c
- ----------------------------------------
- SECUREFX.VAP is intended for all number-of-user versions of dedicated and
- non-dedicated NetWare v2.2 and v2.15c Operating Systems.
-
- SECUREFX.VAP functions in a similar manner as SECUREFX.NLM, however, with
- SECUREFX.VAP, the notification message is only displayed at the file server
- console, and is not broadcast to connected users or written to the error lo
- To install SECUREFX.VAP, place the SECUREFX.VAP in the directory where the
- other VAP files reside. Reboot the file server and select "y" (yes) when
- prompted to load the VAPS. By default, SECUREFX.VAP will terminate the
- connection whose security would have been breached. To use the -NK option
- defined above, input the following command at the server console:
-
- :SECUREFX -NK
-
- Use of the -NK option only detects a security breach and displays the
- notification message at the server console.
-
- In order to reverse the effects of the -NK option, input the following
- command at the server console:
-
- :SECUREFX -YK
-
- ******************************* NOTE ****************************************
- For more information on this issue and general security issues refer to
- ALERT.DOC and TBP287.DOC included with this zip file.
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-
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- DISCLAIMER
-
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- NetWare software, and specifically disclaims any express or implied
- warranties of merchantability, title, or fitness for a particular purpose.
-
- Distribution of any NetWare software is forbidden without the express
- written consent of Novell, Inc. Further, Novell reserves the right to
- discontinue distribution of any NetWare software.
-
- Novell is not responsible for lost profits or revenue, loss of use of the
- software, loss of data, costs of re-creating lost data, the cost of any
- substitute equipment or program, or claims by any party other than you.
- Novell strongly recommends a backup be made before any software is
- installed. Technical support for this software may be provided at the
- discretion of Novell.
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