Linux MPS/VPS

Apache and Semaphores

The restart_apache command to restart the Apache Web server will be updated to manage semaphores when terminating processes. This update removes errant semaphores before restarting the Web server. No action needed.

Note: This notification could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes can be made to the information herein; these changes will be distributed in new notifications. AlpineWeb might make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time.

Important updates in this Notification:

• CPX for Linux, v3, and v2
• Enhanced Webmail for Linux, v3, and v2
• Urchin 5 for Linux, v3, and v2
• WordPress for Linux, v3, and v2
• Reseller Business Tools for Linux
• ClamAV for Linux, v3, and v2
• cURL for v3
• GPG for v3
• PHP 4.x for v2

The following updates (or “dist”) will be completed 4/9/2008 on all servers:

http://support.alpineweb.com/hosting/updates/2008/04092008_server_update.html

Important updates in this Notification:

• PostgreSQL for Linux
• Ruby on Rails for Linux and v3
• SpamAssassin for Linux and v2
• ClamAV for Linux
• WordPress for Linux
• PHP 4.x for Linux
• PCRE for v3 and v2

The following updates (or “dist”) will be completed 3/26/2008 on all servers:

http://support.alpineweb.com/hosting/updates/2008/03242008_server_update.html

The following emergency updates were completed between Tuesday and Wednesday (3/11/2008 - 3/12/2008) on all servers on the following platforms:

Linux MPS/VPS, FreeBSD MPS/VPS v3, FreeBSD MPS/VPS v2:

CPX 1.5.8

CPX 1.5.8 resolves several outstanding issues related to different language display, special characters, user information display, and user removal. Issues resolved include the following:

• Problems listing users and their associated domains.
• Mail tab/link visible to end users without Webmail client privileges.
• Use all characters–instead of the first eight only–when creating passwords.
• Problems with the Chinese language.
• Several issues with Japanese language display.
• Improved display of user privileges.
• Improved email address validation.
• Problems with special characters in autoreply messages.
• Problems when removing an end user prefix.
• Problems when removing domain administrators with domains associated with them.

The reason for the emergency update is due to the problems listing users and their associated domains in CPX was impacting a large number of customers.

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Signature Hosting:

IMPORTANT: The changes listed in this document were originally slated for release on 2-20-08, but will instead be updated on all Signature servers on 3-5-08.

The following updates will occur on 03-05-08 for all Signature servers.

All updates listed in this document are classified as “No Action Needed.”

Passwords

Updated the Edit User application so a User ID and Password cannot match. When the Account Administrator selects a user to edit, the Edit User window appears. When the Account Administrator tries to make the New Password and Confirm Password fields match the User ID, the system returns an error message. This increases the security of the user’s profile.

Email Blocking

Updated the E-mail Block feature so that it will not accept duplicate entries. This saves Account Administrators extra effort to comb through the block list for duplicates, and it helps keep the size of the list more manageable. Other changes to the E-mail Blocking feature make it easier to manage.

Japanese Language Help Topics

Updated the Japanese Language Help System with new files, changed files, and deleted/combined files. This enables Account Administrators to access and understand help files with more ease than the last release. The following Japanese Language Help files have been updated:

• Help Table of Contents
• English Language Help Files

Updated the English Language Help System with new files, changed files, and deleted/combined files. This enables customers to access and understand help files with more ease than the last release. The following English Language Help files have been updated:

• Help Table of Contents
• Calendar
• Counter Appearance
• Managing Counters
• Managing FormMail

Note: This notification could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes can be made to the information herein; these changes will be distributed in new notifications. AlpineWeb might make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time.

Important updates in this Notification:

• Apache for Linux, v3, v2, v1, and Solaris
• CPX for Linux, v3, and v2
• Dovecot for Linux, v3, and v2
• ClamAV for Linux, v3, and v2
• SpamAssassin for v3 and v2
• UW IMAP for v2
• MySQL 5.x for v3
• MySQL 4.x for v3 and v2
• MySQL 3.x for v2 and v1
• MySQL Check for Linux
• Ruby for v3
• Bash for v3
• ImageMagick for v3
• OpenSSH for v3
• gtar for v3
• PostgreSQL for v3
• WordPress for v3

The following updates (or “dist”) will be completed 3/5/2008 on all servers:

Linux MPS/VPS:

Apache

The Apache Web server will be updated to address cross-site scripting security issues. The security issues resolved include CVE-2007-6388 and CVE-2007-5000, discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-6388
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5000The security issues are resolved in the official Apache version 2.0.63, however the displayed version remains 2.0.52 for Linux MPS/VPS.

The Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

CPX

The CPX: Control Panel server management Web interface will be updated to version 1.5.7. This version greatly improves support for large numbers of users and addresses minor outstanding issues.The Apache Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

SquirrelMail

The vinstall for the SquirrelMail Webmail package will be updated to install version 1.4.13. This version addresses compromises in previous versions. More information about version 1.4.13 can be found here:http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=311&release_id=561668The vinstall will also be updated to offer several new options. To view possible options, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall squirrelmail –help

For example, to update existing installations, execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall squirrelmail –update

Dovecot

The Dovecot email server will be updated to version 1.0.10. This version addresses a security issue as well as issues with the mbox and maildir formats. More information about version 1.0.10 can be found here:http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2007-December/000058.htmlThe Dovecot server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

The vuninstall for Dovecot with the maildir email box format will be updated to address issues with folder locks. This update affects the vuninstall only. No action needed.

ClamAV

The vinstall for ClamAV, a GPL virus scanner, will be updated to install version 0.92.1. This version addresses a possible integer overflow security issue (CVE-2008-0318), discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-0318
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2008-0318More information about version 0.92.1 can be found here:

http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=575703&group_id=86638

The ClamAV daemon will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed for existing installations. To install ClamAV, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall clamav

MySQL Check

A new vinstall called MySQL Check will be added to the system. Using this vinstall will execute the “mysqlcheck” database utility to check, repair, and optimize database tables of MySQL databases (version 4.x and newer). It creates a cron job to repeat the check every two weeks and stores the database password in ~/.my.cnf. To execute this utility, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:# vinstall mysqlcheck

Note: The mysqlcheck utility is only available for MySQL version 4.x and newer. Older versions of MySQL do not have this utility.

phpPgAdmin

The vinstall for the phpPgAdmin Web-based administration tool for PostgreSQL will be updated to install version 4.1.3. This version addresses issues with regressions and security. More information about version 4.1.3 can be found here:http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=37132&release_id=522200To update existing installations, make a backup of your databases and configuration, uninstall the tool, then reinstall phpPgAdmin by connecting to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall phpPgAdmin

FreeBSD MPS/VPS v3:

Apache 2.x

The Apache Web server version 2.x will be updated to version 2.2.8. This version addresses cross-site scripting security issues, including CVE-2007-6421, CVE-2007-6422, CVE-2007-6388 and CVE-2007-5000, discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-6422
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-6421
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-6388
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5000More information about version 2.2.8 can be found here:

http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement2.2.html

The Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

Apache 1.3.x

The Apache Web server version 1.3.x will be updated to version 1.3.41. This version addresses cross-site scripting security issues, including CVE-2007-3847, CVE-2007-6388 and CVE-2007-5000, discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-3847http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-6388

http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5000

More information about version 1.3.41 can be found here:

http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement1.3.html

The Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

CPX

The CPX: Control Panel server management Web interface will be updated to version 1.5.7. This version greatly improves support for large numbers of users and addresses minor outstanding issues.The Apache Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

Dovecot

The vinstall for the Dovecot email server with the maildir email box format will be updated to install version 1.0.10. This version addresses a security issue as well as issues with the mbox and maildir formats. More information about version 1.0.10 can be found here:http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2007-December/000058.htmlThe Dovecot server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

The vuninstall for Dovecot with maildir will be updated to address issues with folder locks. This update affects the vuninstall only. No action needed.

SpamAssassin

The vinstall for the SpamAssassin mail filter will be updated to install version 3.2.4_1. This version addresses issues with plugins and several other issues. More information about version 3.2.4_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=mail&port=p5-Mail-SpamAssassin …The SpamAssassin service will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed for existing installations.

To install SpamAssassin, connect to your server through connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall spamassassin

A vuninstall for the SpamAssassin mail filter will be added to the system. To remove the SpamAssassin mail filter, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following command from the prompt:

# vuninstall spamassassin

ClamAV

The vinstall for ClamAV, a GPL virus scanner, will be updated to address issues with the automatic updates and email addresses.To update existing installations which currently receive repeated bounce messages regarding ClamAV processes, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:# vinstall clamav

MySQL 5.x

The vinstall for the MySQL database management system version 5.x will be updated to install version 5.0.51a. This version addresses several issues, including buffer overflow security issues (CVE-2008-0226, CVE-2008-0227), discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-0226
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-0227More information about MySQL 5.0.51a can be found here:

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/releasenotes-cs-5-0-51a.html

To update existing installations, make a backup of all databases, uninstall the system, and then reinstall by connecting to your server through SSH and executing the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall mysql5.0

MySQL 4.1.x

The vinstall for the MySQL database management system version 4.1.x will be updated to install version 4.1.22. This version addresses several issues, including options, documentation, and outstanding bugs. More information about MySQL 4.1.22 can be found here:http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/news-4-1-22.htmlTo update existing installations, make a backup of all databases, uninstall the system, and then reinstall by connecting to your server through SSH and executing the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall mysql4.1

WordPress

The vinstall for the WordPress blogging utility will be updated to offer language installation options. This update affects the vinstall only. No action needed.

SquirrelMail

The vinstall for the SquirrelMail Webmail package will be updated to install version 1.4.13. This version addresses compromises in previous versions. More information about version 1.4.13 can be found here:http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=311&release_id=561668The vinstall will also be updated to offer several new options. To view possible options, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall squirrelmail –help

For example, to update existing installations, execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall squirrelmail –update

Portupgrade

The Index-6.db file used by the Portupgrade FreeBSD ports/packages administration and management tool suite will be updated to reflect current packages and dependencies. Some package and port timestamps will also be updated. No action needed.

IO::Compress::Base

The IO::Compress::Base Perl module will be updated to version 2.008. This version brings the module to the most current version and addresses issues with documentation. More information about version 2.008 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/PMQS/IO-Compress-Base-2.008/ChangesNo action needed.

NcFTP

The NcFTP free set of FTP programs will be updated to version 3.2.1. This version addresses several bugs and introduces features. More information about version 3.2.1 can be found here:http://www.ncftp.com/ncftp/doc/changelog.htmlNo action needed.

PNG

The libpng reference library will be updated to version 1.2.23_1. This version brings the library to the most current version. More information about version 1.2.23_1 can be found at these pages:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=png …No action needed.

Error

The Error Perl package will be updated to version 0.17.009. This version brings the package to the most current version and addresses issues with exceptions. More information about version 0.17.009 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/SHLOMIF/Error-0.17009/ChangeLogNo action needed.

Flashpix

The Flashpix OpenSource Toolkit will be updated to version 1.2.0.12_1. This version addresses issues with the port and installation options. More information about 1.2.0.12_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=libfpx …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=libfpx …No action needed.

Ruby

The Ruby object-oriented scripting language with support for the Oniguruma regular expression library will be updated to version 1.8.6.111_1,1. This version brings the language to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses port issues. More information about version 1.8.6.111_1,1 can be found at these pages:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=lang&port=ruby18 …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=lang&port=ruby18 …No action needed.

Test::Harness

The Test::Harness Perl module will be updated to version 3.07. This version updates the module and addresses issues with compatibility. More information about version 3.07 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/ANDYA/Test-Harness-3.07/ChangesNo action needed.

Oracle Client Libraries

The FreeBSD Oracle8 client libraries will be updated to version 0.2.0_1. This version brings the libraries to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 0.2.0_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=databases&port=oracle8-client …Note that these libraries are not officially supported by Oracle. No action needed.

Sudo

The sudo (superuser do) utility will be updated to version 1.6.9.12. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with commands. More information about version 1.6.9.12 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=sudo …No action needed.

PathTools

The PathTools file specifications module will be updated to version 3.2700. This version brings the utility to the most current version. More information about version 3.2700 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/KWILLIAMS/PathTools-3.27/ChangesNo action needed.

Rsync

Rsync, an open source utility that provides fast incremental file transfer, will be updated to version 2.6.9_2. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with symbolic links. More information about version 2.6.9_2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=net&port=rsync …No action needed.

Test::Simple

The Test::Simple Perl module will be updated to version 0.74. This version brings the module to the most current version and addresses issues authorship. More information about version 0.74 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/MSCHWERN/Test-Simple-0.74/ChangesNo action needed.

Vim-lite

The vim-lite editor will be updated to version 7.1.211. This version updates the version and addresses issues with the port itself. More information about version 7.1.211 of the full vim package can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=editors&port=vim …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=editors&port=vim …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=editors&port=vim …No action needed.

IO::Socket::SSL

The IO::Socket::SSL class will be updated to version 1.12. This version updates the class and addresses issues with timeouts. More information about version 1.12 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/SULLR/IO-Socket-SSL-1.12/ChangesNo action needed.

OpenLDAP Client

The OpenLDAP client will be updated to version 2.3.40. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with the build, documentation, and several other issues. More information about version 2.3.40 can be found here:http://www.openldap.org/lists/openldap-announce/200712/msg00001.htmlNo action needed.

Compress::Raw::Zlib

The Compress::Raw::Zlib Perl module will be updated to version 2.008. This version brings the module to the most current version and updates the documentation. More information about version 2.008 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/PMQS/Compress-Raw-Zlib-2.008/ChangesNo action needed.

IO::Compress::Zlib

The IO::Compress::Zlib Perl module will be updated to version 2.008. This version brings the module to the most current version and addresses issues with installation and documentation. More information about version 2.008 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/PMQS/IO-Compress-Zlib-2.008/ChangesNo action needed.

Autoconf

The Autoconf M4 macro package and associated Automake makefile tool will be updated to version 20071109. This version brings the utilities to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about the Autoconf master port can be found here:http://beta.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=autoconf-wrapper …No action needed.

Compress::Zlib

The Compress::Zlib Perl module will be updated to version 2.008. This version brings the module to the most current version and updates documentation. More information about version 2.008 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/PMQS/Compress-Zlib-2.008/ChangesNo action needed.

libiconv

The libiconv character set conversion library will be updated to version 1.11_1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and introduces support for GNOME 2.20.x. More information about version 1.11_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=converters&port=libiconv …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=converters&port=libiconv …No action needed.

S-Lang

The S-Lang programming library will be updated to version 2.1.3. This version updates the library. More information about version 2.1.3 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=libslang2 …No action needed.

MOST

The MOST paging program will be updated to version 5.0.0. This version brings the program to the most current version. More information about version 5.0.0 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=sysutils&port=most …No action needed.

Bash

GNU Bash (Bourne Again SHell), an implementation of the POSIX.2 shell specification, will be updated to version 3.2.33. This version brings the package to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 3.2.33 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=shells&port=bash …No action needed.

lftp

The lftp file transfer program will be updated to version 3.6.1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with commands and languages. More information about version 3.6.1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=ftp&port=lftp …No action needed.

pkg-config

The pkg-config installed libraries utility will be updated to version 0.22_1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with configuration. More information about version 0.22_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=pkg-config …No action needed.

Netpbm

The Netpbm graphics software package will be updated to version 10.26.49. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 10.26.49 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=netpbm …No action needed.

FreeType 2

The FreeType 2 portable TrueType font engine will be updated to version 2.3.5. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses LCD filtering. More information about version 2.3.5 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=print&port=freetype2 …No action needed.

Pixman

The pixman graphics manipulation program will be updated to version 0.9.6. This version brings the program to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about 0.9.6 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=x11&port=pixman …No action needed.

Archive::Tar

The Archive::Tar Perl module will be updated to version 1.38. This version brings the module to the most current version. More information about version 1.38 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/KANE/Archive-Tar-1.38/CHANGESNo action needed.

GnuTLS

The GnuTLS (GNU Transport Layer Security) library will be updated to version 2.0.2_1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with shared libraries. More information about version 2.0.2_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=gnutls …No action needed.

KSBA

The KSBA certificates library will be updated to version 1.0.2. This version brings the library to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 1.0.2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=libksba …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=libksba …No action needed.

Pinentry-Curses

The curses-based pinentry entry dialogue utility will be updated to version 0.7.3. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 0.7.3 of the full pinentry package can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=pinentry …No action needed.

compat5x

The compat5x legacy binary libraries will be updated to version 5.4.0.8_9. This version brings the libraries to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 5.4.0.8_9 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=misc&port=compat5x …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=misc&port=compat5x …No action needed.

Dirmngr

The Dirmngr certificate management client will be updated to version 1.0.1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 1.0.1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=dirmngr …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=dirmngr …No action needed.

Net::DNS::Resolver::Programmable

The Net::DNS::Resolver::Programmable class will be updated to version 0.003. This version brings the class to the most current version and addresses issues with builds and the license. More information about version 0.003 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/JMEHNLE/Net-DNS-Resolver-Programmable-v0.003/CHANGESNo action needed.

ImageMagick

The ImageMagick image processing tools library will be updated to version 6.3.6.9. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses support for X11 and tests. More information about version 6.3.6.9 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=ImageMagick …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=ImageMagick …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=ImageMagick …No action needed.

xdm

The xdm X.org display manager will be updated to version 1.1.6_3. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with file paths. More information about version 1.1.6_3 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=x11&port=xdm …No action needed.

Xterm

The xterm terminal emulator will be updated to version 229_1. This version updates the emulator. More information about version 229_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=x11&port=xterm …No action needed.

CDialog

The CDialog script-interpreter will be updated to version 1.1.20071028,1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 1.1.20070409,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=cdialog …
http://invisible-island.net/dialog/CHANGESNo action needed.

Mime-support

The mime-support MIME type package will be updated to version 3.40.1. This version brings the package to the most current version and adds more MIME type support. More information about version 3.40.1 can be found here:http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/m/mime-support/current/changelogNo action needed.

Perl version

The version extension for Perl Version Objects will be updated to version 0.74. This version brings the extension to the most current version. More information about version 0.74 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/JPEACOCK/version-0.74/ChangesNo action needed.

Parse::Syslog

The Parse::Syslog Perl module will be updated to version 1.10. This version brings the module to the most current version. More information about version 1.10 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/DSCHWEI/Parse-Syslog-1.10/ChangesNo action needed.

Net::DNS

The Net::DNS Perl module collection will be updated to version 0.62. This version introduces new methods and addresses several outstanding issues with. More information about version 0.62 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/OLAF/Net-DNS-0.62/ChangesNo action needed.

phpPgAdmin

The vinstall for the phpPgAdmin Web-based administration tool for PostgreSQL will be updated to install version 4.1.3. This version addresses issues with regressions and security. More information about version 4.1.3 can be found here:http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=37132&release_id=522200To update existing installations, make a backup of your databases and configuration, uninstall the tool, then reinstall phpPgAdmin by connecting to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall phpPgAdmin

Webmin

The vinstall for the Webmin Web-based interface for system administration for UNIX will be updated to improve installation syntax. This update affects the vinstall only. No action needed.

KornShell

The KornShell (ksh) command and programming language will be updated to version 20071105. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 20070628 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=shells&port=ksh93 …No action needed.

Mhash

The mhash library for hash algorithms will be updated to version 0.9.9. This version brings the library to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses several issues. More information about version 0.9.9 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=mhash …No action needed.

OpenSSH

The portable OpenSSH connectivity tool will be updated to version 4.7.p1_1,1. This version brings the tool to the most recent FreeBSD version. More information about version 4.7.p1_!,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=openssh-portable …No action needed.

GNU Tar

The gtar (GNU Tar) archive utility will be updated to version 1.19. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 1.19 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=archivers&port=gtar …No action needed.

t1lib

The t1lib library for Adobe Type 1 fonts will be updated to version 5.1.2,1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 5.1.2,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=t1lib …No action needed.

PostgreSQL

The vinstall for the PostgreSQL database management system will be updated to install version 8.2.6. This version addresses several issues, including several security concerns. More information about the security issues and version 8.2.6 can be found here:http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.2/static/release-8-2-6.htmlTo upgrade existing installations, make a backup of all databases, uninstall the system, and then reinstall by connecting to your server through SSH and executing the following from the prompt:

# vinstall postgresql

LibXML2

The LibXML2 C parser library for XML will be updated to version 2.6.31. This version brings the library to the most current version and addresses several issues, including security issues. More information about LibXML2 version 2.6.31 can be found here:http://xmlsoft.org/news.htmlNo action needed.

libXfont

The X font library will be updated to version 1.3.1_2,1. This version brings the library to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses a buffer overflow security issue, CVE-2008-0006, discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2008-0006More information about version 1.3.1_2,1 can be found here:

http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=x11-fonts&port=libXfont …

No action needed.

XML::LibXML

The XML::LibXML Perl module will be updated to version 1.66. This version brings the module to the most current version and addresses issues with Perl support, possible segmentation faults, and several other issues. More information about version 1.66 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/PAJAS/XML-LibXML-1.66/ChangesNo action needed.

XML::LibXSLT

The XML::LibXSLT Perl module was updated to version 1.66. This version brings the module to the most current version. More information about version 1.66 can be found here:http://search.cpan.org/src/PAJAS/XML-LibXSLT-1.66/ChangesNo action needed.

FreeBSD MPS/VPS v2:

Apache 1.3.x

The Apache Web server version 1.3.x will be updated to version 1.3.41. This version addresses cross-site scripting security issues, including CVE-2007-3847, CVE-2007-6388 and CVE-2007-5000, discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-3847
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-6388
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5000More information about version 1.3.41 can be found here:

http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement1.3.html

The Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

CPX

The CPX: Control Panel server management Web interface will be updated to version 1.5.7. This version greatly improves support for large numbers of users and addresses minor outstanding issues.The Apache Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

ClamAV

The vinstall for ClamAV, a GPL virus scanner, will be updated to install version 0.92. This version addresses issues with languages. More information about version 0.92 can be found here:http://svn.clamav.net/svn/clamav-devel/tags/clamav-0.92/ChangeLogThe ClamAV daemon will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed for existing installations. To install ClamAV, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall clamav

SpamAssassin

A vuninstall for the SpamAssassin mail filter will be added to the system. To remove the SpamAssassin mail filter, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following command from the prompt:# vuninstall spamassassin

MySQL 4.1.x

The vinstall for the MySQL database management system version 4.1.x will be updated to install version 4.1.22. This version addresses several issues, including options, documentation, and outstanding bugs. More information about MySQL 4.1.22 can be found here:http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/news-4-1-22.htmlTo update existing installations, make a backup of all databases, uninstall the system, and then reinstall by connecting to your server through SSH and executing the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall mysql4.1

MySQL 3.x

The vinstall for the MySQL database management system version 3.x will be removed from the system. This legacy version is no longer supported by MySQL AB. This affects the vinstall only. Existing installations will not be affected. No action needed.

Dovecot

The vinstall for the Dovecot email server with the maildir email box format will be updated to install version 1.0.10. This version addresses a security issue as well as issues with the mbox and maildir formats. More information about version 1.0.10 can be found here:http://www.dovecot.org/list/dovecot-news/2007-December/000058.htmlThe Dovecot server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

The vuninstall for Dovecot with maildir will be updated to address issues with folder locks. This update affects the vuninstall only. No action needed.

LinuxThreads

The LinuxThreads implementation of POSIX pthreads will be updated to version 2.2.3_23. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with build issues. More information about version 2.2.3_23 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=linuxthreads …No action needed.

UW IMAP

The UW IMAP POP3 and IMAP email server will be updated to version 2006i. This version addresses issues with children and esearch extensions. More information about version 2006i can be found here:http://www.washington.edu/imap/documentation/RELNOTES.htmlNo action needed.

Webmin

The vinstall for the Webmin Web-based interface for system administration for UNIX will be updated to address syntax issues in instructions. This update affects the vinstall itself only. No action needed.

PostgreSQL

The vinstall for the PostgreSQL database management system will be updated to install version 7.4.19. This version addresses several issues, including security concerns. More information about the security issues and version 7.4.19 can be found here:http://www.postgresql.org/docs/7.4/static/release.html#RELEASE-7-4-19To upgrade existing installations, make a backup of all databases, uninstall the system, and then reinstall by connecting to your server through SSH and executing the following from the prompt:

# vinstall postgresql

Note: For considerations in upgrading between versions of PostgreSQL, including avoiding data loss, see:

http://www.postgresql.org/docs/7.4/static/install-upgrading.html

FreeBSD MPS/VPS v1:

Apache 1.3.x

The Apache Web server version 1.3.x will be updated to version 1.3.41. This version addresses cross-site scripting security issues, including CVE-2007-3847, CVE-2007-6388 and CVE-2007-5000, discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-3847
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-6388
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5000More information about version 1.3.41 can be found here:

http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement1.3.html

The Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

MySQL 3.x

The vinstall for the MySQL database management system version 3.x will be removed from the system. This legacy version is no longer supported by MySQL AB. This affects the vinstall only. Existing installations will not be affected. No action needed.

Solaris MPS/VPS v1:

Apache 1.3.x

The Apache Web server version 1.3.x will be updated to version 1.3.41. This version addresses cross-site scripting security issues, including CVE-2007-3847, CVE-2007-6388 and CVE-2007-5000, discussed here:http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-3847
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-6388
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-5000More information about version 1.3.41 can be found here:

http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/Announcement1.3.html

The Web server will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed.

Note: This notification could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes can be made to the information herein; these changes will be distributed in new notifications. AlpineWeb might make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time.

A new webmail client for CPX is currently in the works and we think you’ll really like it. It has a very “Outlook-type” look and feel with the following features:

* Customizable and brandable interface
* Folder management
* Drag and drop items between folders
* Sorting and searching messages
* Address book
* Mail
* Calendar
* Outlook synchronization
* Spell check
* Junk mail handling
* Manage and access multiple mail accounts
* Localized into 16 different languages

More Information as we get close to the release date.

Important updates in this Notification:

• WordPress for Linux and VPS3
• Dovecot vuninstall for VPS3 and VPS2
• ClamAV for VPS2
• OpenSSH for VPS2
• Ruby for VPS2
• PCRE for VPS2
• mutt for VPS2
• cURL for VPS2

The following updates (or “dist”) will be completed 2/20/2008 on all servers:

Linux MPS/VPS:

WordPress

The vinstall for the WordPress blogging utility will be updated to install version 2.3.2. Version 2.3.2 addresses several security and bug issues. More information about version 2.3.2 can be found here:http://wordpress.org/development/2007/12/wordpress-232/To update existing installations, make a backup of all files and databases, then connect to your through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall wordpress –update

To obtain a full list of command-line options, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall wordpress –help

This update affects the vinstall only. If you do not wish to change or configure your WordPress installation, no action needed.

FreeBSD MPS/VPS v3:

WordPress

The vinstall for the WordPress blogging utility will be updated to install version 2.3.2. Version 2.3.2 addresses several security and bug issues. More information about version 2.3.2 can be found here:http://wordpress.org/development/2007/12/wordpress-232/To update existing installations, make a backup of all files and databases, then connect to your through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall wordpress –update

To obtain a full list of command-line options, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall wordpress –help

This update affects the vinstall only. If you do not wish to change or configure your WordPress installation, no action needed.

Dovecot

The vuninstall for the Dovecot email server with the maildir email box format will be updated to correctly remove directories. This update affects the vuninstall only. No action needed.

sinfo

The sinfo command-line utility will be updated to accept multiple command-line options. To obtain a full list of command-line options, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:# sinfo -helpNo action needed.

FreeBSD MPS/VPS v2:

OpenSSH

The portable OpenSSH connectivity tool version 4.7.p1,1 will be enabled for High Performance, or HPN. More information about OpenSSH can be found here:http://www.openssh.com/No action needed.

Dovecot

The vuninstall for the Dovecot email server with the maildir email box format will be updated to correctly remove directories. This update affects the vuninstall only. No action needed.

ClamAV

The vinstall for ClamAV, a GPL virus scanner, will be updated to install version 0.91.2_1. This version addresses issues with pthreads. More information about version 0.91.2_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=clamav& …The ClamAV service will be restarted as part of this update. No action needed for existing installations.

To install ClamAV, connect to your server through SSH and execute the following from the command prompt:

# vinstall clamav

Autoconf

The autoconf253 and autocnf259 packages will be removed from the system as they are no longer supported. No action needed.

Libtool and libltdl

The GNU Libtool generic library support script and its associated libltdl wrapper library will be updated to version 1.5.24. This version brings the utilities to the most current FreeBSD versions. More information about Libtool version 1.5.24 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=libtool15& …More information about libltdl version 1.5.24 can be found here:

http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=libltdl15& …

No action needed.

Ghostscript Type1 Fonts

The GNU Ghostscript Type1 fontpacks gsfonts port will be updated to version 8.11_4. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with CJK font support. More information about version 8.11_4 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=print&port=gsfonts& …No action needed.

PNG

The libpng reference library will be updated to version 1.2.22. This version brings the library to the most current version. More information about version 1.2.22 can be found at these pages:http://www.libpng.org/pub/png/libpng.html
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=png& …No action needed.

CVSup

The CVSup network file distribution system will be updated to version 16.1h_3. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses support for X11 version 7.2.0. More information about version 16.1h_3 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=net&port=cvsup& …No action needed.

Ruby-bdb

The Ruby-bdb Sleepycat Berkeley DB interface will be updated to version 0.6.2. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 0.62 and past versions can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/databases/ruby-bdb/No action needed.

Ruby

The Ruby object-oriented scripting language with support for the Oniguruma regular expression library will be updated to version 1.8.6.111_1,1. This version brings the language to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses port issues. More information about version 1.8.6.111_1,1 can be found at these pages:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=lang&port=ruby18& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=lang&port=ruby18& …No action needed.

Portupgrade

Portupgrade, a FreeBSD ports/packages administration and management tool suite, will be updated to version 2.3.1,2. This version addresses brings the suite to the most recent stable FreeBSD version. More information about version 2.3.1,2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=ports-mgmt&port=portupgrade& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=ports-mgmt&port=portupgrade& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=ports-mgmt&port=portupgrade& …No action needed.

PCRE Library

The PCRE regular expression library will be updated to version 7.4. This version brings the library to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 7.4 can be found at these pages:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=pcre& …No action needed.

Sudo

The sudo (superuser do) utility will be updated to version 1.6.9.6. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with passwords and the port itself. More information about version 1.6.9.6 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=sudo& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=sudo& …No action needed.

LCMS

The LCMS (Little Color Management System or LittleCms) color management engine will be updated to version 1.17,1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 1.17,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=lcms& …No action needed.

libiconv

The libiconv character set conversion library will be updated to version 1.11_1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with the port itself and the GNOME desktop. More information about version 1.11_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=converters&port=libiconv& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=converters&port=libiconv& …No action needed.

Libgmp

Libgmp, a free library for arbitrary precision arithmetic, will be updated to version 4.2.2. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and switches the utility to GPLv3. More information about version 4.2.2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=math&port=libgmp4& …More information about GPL v3 can be found here:

http://gplv3.fsf.org/

No action needed.

libfpx

The Flashpix OpenSource Toolkit Library will be updated to version 1.2.0.12_1. This version brings the library to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with the port itself. More information about version 1.2.0.12_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=libfpx& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=libfpx& …No action needed.

gettext

The GNU gettext utility will be updated to version 0.16.1_3. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with GCC compiling and support for X11 version 7.2.0. More information about version 0.16.1_3 can be found at the following pages:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=gettext& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=gettext& …No action needed.

Bash

GNU Bash (Bourne Again SHell), an implementation of the POSIX.2 shell specification, will be updated to version 3.2.25. This version brings the package to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 3.2.25 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=shells&port=bash& …No action needed.

CDialog

The CDialog script-interpreter will be updated to version 1.1.20070409,1. This version updates the utility. More information about version 1.1.20070409,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=cdialog& …
http://invisible-island.net/dialog/CHANGESNo action needed.

libgpg-error

The libgpg-error library will be updated to version 1.5. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 1.5 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=security&port=libgpg-error& …No action needed.

Texinfo

The GNU Texinfo documentation system will be updated to version 4.6. This version updates the system. More information about Texinfo can be found here:http://www.gnu.org/software/texinfo/No action needed.

gmake

The gmake (GNU Make) executable utility will be updated to version 3.81_2. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses support for X11 version 7.2.0. More information about version 3.81_2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=gmake& …No action needed.

m4

The GNU m4 macro processor will be updated to version 1.4.9,1. This version brings the processor to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 1.4.9,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=m4& …No action needed.

ARJ

The ARJ archive program will be updated to version 3.10.22_1. This version brings the program to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with dependencies. More information about version 3.10.22_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=archivers&port=arj& …No action needed.

Netpbm

The Netpbm graphics software package will be updated to version 10.26.46. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 10.26.46 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=netpbm& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=netpbm& …No action needed.

Readline

The GNU Readline library will be updated to version 5.2_1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with screen line wrapping and the GNU Bash shell. More information about version 5.2_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=readline& …No action needed.

Zsh

The zsh UNIX command interpreter (shell) will be updated to version 4.3.4_2. This version brings the interpreter to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with building, the environment, and issues related to Linux. More information about version 4.3.4_2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=shells&port=zsh& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=shells&port=zsh& …No action needed.

Autoconf

The Autoconf M4 macro package, its associated wrapper, and Automake will be updated to versions 2.61_2, 20071109, and 1.4.6_4, respectively. These versions bring the utilities to the most current FreeBSD versions. More information about Autoconf version 2.61_2 can be found here:http://beta.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=autoconf261& …More information about the wrapper version 20071109 can be found here:

http://beta.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=autoconf-wrapper& …

More information about Automake version 1.4.6_4 can be found here:

http://beta.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=automake14& …

No action needed.

Wget

The Wget file retrieval utility will be updated to version 1.10.2_1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 1.10.2_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=ftp&port=wget& …No action needed.

Lynx

The Lynx command-line textual Web browser will be update to version 2.8.7d7. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 2.8.7d7 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=www&port=lynx-current& …No action needed.

GNU Ghostscript

The GNU Ghostscript interpreter will be updated to version 7.07_17. This version updates the utility. More information about GNU Ghostscript can be found here:http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/gnu/index.htmNo action needed.

mutt

The mutt command-line email client will be updated to version 1.4.2.3_1. This version brings the client to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with autoconf. More information about version 1.4.2.3_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=mail&port=mutt& …No action needed.

pkg-config

The pkg-config installed libraries utility will be updated to version 0.22_1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with configuration. More information about version 0.22_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=pkg-config& …No action needed.

LibXML2 and LibXSLT

The LibXML2 and LibXSLT C parser libraries for XML will be updated to versions 2.6.30 and 1.1.22, respectively. These new versions update the libraries and address issues with portability, comments, and several other issues. More information about LibXML2 version 2.6.30 can be found here:http://xmlsoft.org/news.htmlMore information about LibXSLT version 1.1.22 can be found here:

http://xmlsoft.org/XSLT/news.html

No action needed.

UnRAR

The unRAR archive utility, part of RAR: Roshal ARchive data compression software, will be updated to version 3.71.b1,5. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 3.71.b1,5 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=archivers&port=unrar& …No action needed.

FreeType 2

The FreeType 2 portable TrueType font engine will be updated to version 2.3.5. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses LCD filtering. More information about version 2.3.5 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=print&port=freetype2& …No action needed.

Bitstream Vera

The Bitstream Vera font family will be updated to version 1.10_4. This version brings the family to the most current FreeBSD version and introduces support for the X11 X Windows System version 7.2. More information about version 1.10_4 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=x11-fonts&port=bitstream-vera& …No action needed.

Fontconfig

The fontconfig library for font customization and configuration will be updated to version 2.4.2_2,1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with DejaVu fonts and support for X11 version 7.2.0. More information about version 2.4.2_2,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=x11-fonts&port=fontconfig& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=x11-fonts&port=fontconfig& …No action needed.

lftp

The lftp file transfer program will be updated to version 3.5.14. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 3.5.14 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=ftp&port=lftp& …No action needed.

libedit

The libedit command-line editing utility version will be updated to version 2.6.10_1. This version is the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 2.6.10_1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=libedit& …No action needed.

Aspell

The GNU Aspell spell checker will be updated to version 0.60.5_2. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses support for X11 version 7.2.0. More information about version 0.60.5_2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=textproc&port=aspell& …No action needed.

Vim-lite

The vim-lite editor will be updated to version 7.1.145. This version updates the version and addresses issues with the port itself. More information about version 7.1.145 of the full vim package can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=editors&port=vim& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=editors&port=vim& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=editors&port=vim& …
http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=editors&port=vim& …No action needed.

JVim

The JVim Japanese language text editor will be updated to version 3.0.j2.1a_2. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses support for X11 version 7.2.0. More information about version 3.0.j2.1a_2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=japanese&port=jvim3& …No action needed.

t1lib

The t1lib library for Adobe Type 1 fonts will be updated to version 5.1.1_2,1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 5.1.1_2,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=t1lib& …No action needed.

libarchive

The libarchive archiving utility will be updated to version 2.3.5,1. This version updates the utility. More information about version 2.3.5,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=archivers&port=libarchive& …No action needed.

Libungif

Libungif, a software library used to read and write graphical image files, will be upgraded to version 4.1.4_5. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 4.1.4_5 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=libungif& …No action needed.

libwmf

The libwmf graphics conversion library will be updated to version 0.2.8.4_2. This version brings the library to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 0.2.8.4_2 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=libwmf& …No action needed.

popt

The popt command line option parsing library will be updated to version 1.7_4. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses support for X11 version 7.2.0. More information about version 1.7_4 can be found at these pages:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=popt& …No action needed.

Mpfr

Mpfr, a library for multiple-precision floating-point computations, will be updated to version 2.3.0. This version brings the utility to the most current version and addresses issues with functions, flags, and several other issues. More information about version 2.3.0 can be found here:http://www.mpfr.org/mpfr-2.3.0/ No action needed.

JasPer

The JasPer implementation of the JPEG-2000 standard specification will be updated to version 1.900.1_6. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with build options. More information about version 1.900.1_6 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=graphics&port=jasper& …No action needed.

GNU Bison

The GNU bison parser tool will be updated to version 2.3_3,1. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version. More information about version 2.3_3,1 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=devel&port=bison& …No action needed.

cURL

The cURL file transfer utility will be updated to version 7.16.3. This version brings the utility to the most current FreeBSD version and addresses issues with Libssh2 libraries. More information about version 7.16.3 can be found here:http://www.freshports.org/commit.php?category=ftp&port=curl& …No action needed.

Signature:

All updates listed in this document are classified as “No Action Needed.”

Passwords

The Edit User application will be updated so that customers cannot force a User ID and Password to match. When a customer selects a user to edit, the Edit User window appears. When the customer tries to make the New Password and Confirm Password fields match the User ID, the system returns an error message. This increases the security of the user’s profile.

Control Panel Logic

Updated the Control Panel so that customers with string access can display or hide menu items. This enables customers to control which features they want to surface. The Help file feature is also updated, so when changes in the Control Panel feature set are mirrored in Help.

Email Blocking

Updated the Email Block feature so that it will not accept duplicate entries. This saves customers extra effort to comb through the block list for duplicates, and it helps keep the size of the list more manageable. Other changes to the Email Blocking feature make it easier to manage.

Japanese Language Help Topics

Updated the Japanese Language Help System with new files, changed files, and deleted/combined files. This enables customers to access and understand help files with more ease than the last release. The following Japanese Language Help files have been updated:Help Table of Contents

English Language Help Files

Updated the English Language Help System with new files, changed files, and deleted/combined files. This enables customers to access and understand help files with more ease than the last release. The following English Language Help files have been updated:Help Table of Contents

• Calendar
• Counter Appearance
• Managing Counters
• Managing FormMail

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Additional Information:

Domain Tasting:

• icannwiki.org
• wikipedia.org
• blog.domaintools.com
• How Domain Name Tasting works

Domain Name Front running:

• ICANN at large mail list
• wikipedia.org
• blog.domaintools.com
• CirleID

Important Updates in ths Notification:

• Signature Control Panel GUI Updates
• Mail Updates
• Help System

Note: All updates listed in this document are classified as “No Action Needed.”

Control Panel GUI

Several Control Panel GUI updates are part of this release. These updates enhance the customer experience by providing a more robust feature set and a refinement of current functionality:

Passwords

The Password feature has been updated so that customers must use at least one number and passwords must be at least 6 characters long, providing greater security for the account.

Database Checking

The Control Panel was updated so that it will not display WordPress or PHPMyFAQ if the customer’s plan does not support database access. This ensures that a customer can not attempt to use a feature that is not enabled.

Mail Availability Display

The Control Panel was updated so that mail features are not visible when the customer does not have an account that includes the mail feature. This ensures that a customer can not attempt to use a feature that is not enabled.

Help Topic Display

The Control Panel GUI was updated so that the proper topic appears when customers click the Help Icon while viewing the Change Password window.

Address Book

The Address Book feature has been updated so that it now supports Japanese Characters.

Japanese Language Support for Message Board

The Message Board has been updated so that it supports Japanese. Customers who operate Signature in Japanese can now use the Message Board with options enabling the feature in the same language.

Mail Updates

Several Mail updates have been completed for this release. These updates enhance the customer experience by reducing the amount of errors that could possibly arise when using the various features associated with mail in Signature:

Japanese Language Support for FormMail

FormMail has been updated so that it supports Japanese. Customers who operate Signature in Japanese can now use FormMail with options enabling the feature in the same language.

Black List and White List

The Control Panel Black List and White list filter GUI was updated so that it is more compatible with Safari browsers. Customers can now create either Black List or White List entries using Safari without data appearing on the wrong list.

Email Blocks

The Email Blocking feature was upgraded so that it will properly block email messages from the domains specified by the customer, and will produce an error message when the customer tries to enter the same domain name twice. Also, the code was updated so that a customer could edit email blocks even if the number of blocks is at the system limit.

Custom Filters

The Custom Filters feature was updated so that when a customer creates multiple filter elements, none of the elements are lost when the entire filter is updated.

Autoreplies

Autoreply feature updated so that when customers edit an existing Autoreply, the system does not delete other Autoreplies already created.

Help System

The Help System was updated with new files, changed files, and deleted/combined files. This enables customers to access and understand help files with more ease than the last release. Help files for both English and Japanese customers have been updated for this release.

• English Help Topics Updated for this Release:
• ChangeLog Update for Release 4.3
• FormMail
• Managing FormMail
• FormMail Examples
• Help TOC
• Account Password
• Add Users
• Edit Users
• Counter Appearance
• Photo Gallery
• Deleting Mail Messages
• Schedule Tasks
• Users window
• Managing Podcasts
• Accessing WebMail Using a Third-Party Client
• Getting Started Guide
• Custom Filters
• How to Use Your Black List and White List
• Managing Spam and Clam AV
• Podcast FAQ
• Managing Your White List

• Japanese Help Topics Updated for this Release:
• Podcast iTunes Channel Information Fields
• Podcast iTunes Episode Information Fields
• phpMyFAQ
• Photo Gallery
• FormMail Examples
• FormMail
• Managing FormMail
• Calendar
• MySQL
• Deleting Mail Messages
• Composing a Message
• Mail FAQ
• Users window
• Composing a Message from the Address Book
• Web Aliases
• Podcast FAQ
• Managing Podcasts
• Compressing a File or Directory
• Deleting Mail Messages
• Managing Counters
• WordPress
• Editing Procmail
• Downloading Files

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