Tech Messages | 2008-03-14

A special extended edition of Tech Messages for 2008-03-13 through 2008-03-14:

• Analyzing the Linux Kernel vmsplice Exploit
  If you were affected by the vmsplice() exploit, here is some further information.
• #234521: Yellow “Prototype” Sticker on Sun Blade 6000 Power Supply Units (PSUs) Should be Ignored
  This is just funny.
• #234601: Under Certain Conditions, Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR) “deleteboard” and “moveboard” Operations May Hang on a SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000
  Shutdown the domain to safely remove the hardware.
• Field Notice: FN - 62032 - MGX8850/B and MGX8880 Backcard Installation - Mechanical Modification May Be Required  [Cisco WAN Switching Modules] - Cisco Systems
  Pre 2003 production builds of the affected back cards were manufactured with an alignment block that obstructs the RCON connector when inserting the rear cards. (CCO login required)