Virus or Worm Found in the SuSE Linux 8.1 Media
Support knowledgebase (mmichna_virus)
Applies to
SuSE Linux: Version 8.1
Symptom
You have checked the SuSE Linux 8.1 media (CDs or DVD) with a virus scanner under MS Windows.
The virus scanner has found a virus or worm in the bind source package (bind8-8.2.4-241.src.rpm on CD
5 or DVD).
Cause
ISC developers are aware of the huge relevance of bind in terms of security.
By enclosing the source code to test several known security holes ("proof-of-concept exploit"),
they encourage the administrator to test the vulnerability of their copy.
Therefore, although it is right that the source code contains a virus according to some virus scanners,
this virus is not used in the package bind8 (bind8-8.2.4-241.i586.rpm) so is not dangerous.
If you have queries regarding security issues, you are welcome to join our mailing lists:
http://www.suse.de/en/private/support/security/index.html
Keywords: VIRUS, VIRUSES, WORMS, BIND, 8.1, SECURITY, WORM
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