Communicator e3000 MPE/iX Release 7.0 PowerPatch 5 (Software Release C.70.05) (30216-90370)

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Obtaining Software Security Patches for your HP Computer System
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Obtaining Software Security Patches for your HP Computer System
Hewlett-Packard would like to make you aware of a special free service provided for all customers of HP
e3000 and HP 9000 computer systems. This service gives customers a direct route to Hewlett-Packard for
obtaining information relating to the security of their Hewlett-Packard Computer System(s).
Hewlett-Packard issues information on the availability of Software security patches via Security Bulletins to
subscribers of the HP Security Bulletin Digest e-mail service, a part of the IT Resource Center (formerly the
HP Electronic Support Center). A Hewlett-Packard support contract is NOT required to subscribe to this
service to obtain information or security patches. Any purchaser of an HP e3000 or HP 9000 Computer
System can make use of the HP Security Bulletin services at no charge.
Customers may also obtain information and Security Bulletin services via the World Wide Web.
A security problem is a software defect that allows unauthorized personnel to gain access to a Computer
System or to circumvent any of the mechanisms that protect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of
the information stored on the system. When such problems in Hewlett-Packard software are brought to the
attention of the company, their resolution is given a very high priority. This resolution is usually in the form
of a Security Bulletin which may explain how to correct the problem or describe how to obtain a software
security patch that will correct the problem.
Hewlett-Packard has introduced this service as the primary mechanism to alert subscribers to security
problems and provide corrections. Hewlett-Packard will not analyze the relevance of any security patch to
any individual customer site within the scope of the HP Security Bulletin service. The responsibility for
obtaining and applying security patches resides with the customer.
The remainder of this section outlines the various security related services offered by Hewlett-Packard IT
Resource Center and the methods for subscribing to and retrieving information from it. It also outlines how
you can inform Hewlett-Packard of potential security concerns you may have with your Hewlett-Packard
Computer System.
HP IT Resource Center Security-Related Services
HP IT Resource Center offers subscribers the following benefits:
• Receive Security Bulletins automatically when they are published.
• Retrieve the archive list of bulletins issued prior to subscription.
• Download security patches if the subscriber configuration supports it.
Remember, an HP support contract is not required to subscribe to HP Security Bulletin services.
Subscribing to HP IT Resource Center Security Bulletin Services
Once you have placed your name on the subscriber list for future Security Bulletins (see instructions below),
you will receive them via e-mail on the day they are issued by HP.
As referenced below, you can also view a list of past Security Bulletins issued in the “HP Security Bulletins
Archive.”