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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2010.0159
                   Shibboleth 1.3 End-of-Life announced
                               30 June 2010

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Shibboleth 1.3
Operating System:     Windows
                      UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access:        Reduced Security -- Unknown/Unspecified
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Friday, July 30 2010

OVERVIEW

        The shibboleth team has made an announcement that on June 30 2010, 
        Shibboleth 1.3 will have reached its End-of-Life. [1]


IMPACT

        The Shibboleth team will be providing no more support for 1.3 of 
        Shibboleth as of June 30 2010. [1] Should new vulnerabilities arise, 
        users should not expect software fixes.


MITIGATION

        The Shibboleth team recommends upgrading to the current release of 
        Shibboleth as soon as possible. [1]


REFERENCES

        [1] Shibboleth Versions
            http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/shib-which-version.html

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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