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The dial up problem is caused by a bug in a recent patch issued by
Microsoft.  This is a global problem affecting hundreds of organizations.
We have opened an incident report with Microsoft and are working with them
to attempt to resolve the problem.

We will provide an update by email and voicemail (416 736 5800) on any
developments which may occur over the weekend, but likely it will be at
least Tuesday before Microsoft releases a hotfix for the patch.  We are
currently investigating other solutions in the event that Microsoft is
unable to release a hotfix.

Questions or concerns about this note, should be directed to
the CNS Helpdesk in the Computing Commons, William Small Centre,
(voice: 416-736-5800, email: [log in to unmask]).


CNS Announce


On Thu, 15 Jun 2006, CNS Announce wrote:

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>
> The latest Windows critical updates released on Tuesday have created a
> problem with the YSoft dialin connection software - it no longer works.
> Through testing, and adding one update at a time, we now know which one
> causes the problem:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-025.mspx?pubDate=2006-06-13
>
> This update fixes a vulnerability with the Remote Access Server Management
> system.  However, it also appears to block input into the terminal window
> used by our connection setup.  After the update is applied, when one
> connects, either manually or using a script, the keyboard appears to have
> no effect and no data is accepted from the York.scp script.
>
> We are now currently investigating whether this is something we can
> address within the YSoft software ourselves, or a Microsoft issue.
>
> When more information is available, we will provide an update.
>
>
> Questions or concerns about this note, should be directed to
> the CNS Helpdesk in the Computing Commons, William Small Centre,
> (voice: 416-736-5800, email: [log in to unmask]).
>
>
> CNS Announce
>
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