COMMAND

    loginout

SYSTEMS AFFECTED

    OpenVMS (VAX & ALPHA) V7.1

PROBLEM

    Following is based on Compaq Software Security Response Team Info.
    A potential vulnerability with loginout for OpenVMS (VAX &  ALPHA)
    software has been  discovered, where under  certain circumstances,
    a user may gain unauthorized access.

SOLUTION

    This potential security problem has been resolved and an  official
    patch for this problem has been made available for OpenVMS (VAX  &
    ALPHA) V7.1 systems.  Go to:

        http://www.service.digital.com/public/vms

    then choose  the appropriate  VAX/V7.1 or  ALP/V7.1 directory  and
    download the patch accordingly:

        OpenVMS VAX kit        VAXLOGI05_071
        OpenVMS Alpha kit      ALPLOGI05_071