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Any help would be very welcome.

thanks
Byran
----- Original Message -----
From: "Taco Scargo" <taco.scargo@xxxxxxx>
To: <cobalt-security@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Jeff Lovell" <jlovell@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 10:00 PM
Subject: [cobalt-security] [SECURITY WARNING] All Neomail users


> Dear Neomail users,
>
> Earlier today I was informed that installation of the Neomail package that
I
> created and published on http://pkg.nl.cobalt.com contains code that opens
> up a potential security threat. After close investigation I have now
> prepared an updated version (1.25-4) that does not contain this security
> threat anymore and closes the one that was created by installing any of
the
> prior versions (1.25-1 to 1.25-3). I therefore advise all Neomail package
> users to install the update as soon as possible.Additionally I also fixed
a
> problem that occurred when forwarding messages with attachments.
>
> Although this package has not received the proper testing it should have
> had, I believe (due to the nature of the changes) the update will not
cause
> any problems, and Neomail will keep working properly.
>
> The update can be applied over any previous version, but also as a fresh
> install. As always: please be reminded that this software is provided
as-is
> without warranty and support. Please read the disclaimer (About this site)
> on http://pkg.nl.cobalt.com closely before installing any software from
this
> website.
>
> With regards,
>
> Taco Scargo
> Professional Services Manager, EMEA
>
> Sun Microsystems
> Sun Cobalt Server Appliances
>
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