Re: Solaris Ping bug (DoS)

[casper () HOLLAND SUN COM (Casper Dik)]

> and since they're devices you'll need the reconfiguration reboot to
> rebuild the /dev and /devices entries (generally a good idea when mucking
> with any kernel drivers anyhow - methinks modload would probably fail
> since /dev/ip and /dev/udp would prob be in use).  The patch looks to
> include replacements for ip arp udp icmp and ifconfig.  i would hazard to
> guess you're just doing a regular reboot and the panic is giving you the
> reconfig reboot .. dunno, just a guess here .. for those unfamiliar with
> the mystical incantation ..


Nope.  Reconfiguration reboot is not necessary; you do need to reboot though
(and that fixed it for me).


Reconfiguration reboots are only necessary if device node need to be
added (added hardware, increased pt_cnt in /etc/system, etc).

Casper