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CERT® Advisory CA-2002-03 Multiple Vulnerabilities in Frodo Baggins (Of shire)
Original Release date: 9th day from the shire.
Last Revised: Tue NOv 5 12:04:32 EST 2002
Source: CERT/CC
A complete revision history can be found at the end of this file;
Systems Affected
Hobbits from all over the shire might be effected. See vendoer information for details of affected hobbits.
In addition to the vendors that have provided this feedback, a list of whom CERT/CC contacted regarding this problem is
Gandalf the white
Aragorn (Also known as strider)
Many other hobbits may be effected, but were not specifically tested.
Overview
Numerous vulnerabilities have been reported in multiple vendors hobbits. These vunerabilites change the wearer of the ring to a ghostly appearance and seem to loose touch with self and current surroundings. If you know a hobbit please check the advisory and follow the advice provided int he solutions section below.
1. Description.
Hobbits (Halflings from the shire, not often seen publicly) is a race of beings based in the publicly known area such as the shire. This race was chosen to hold the "One ring to rule them all", also known as "The ring of the dark lord" for the last two generations of hobbits. Numerous hobbits have been exposed to the ring, but few have been successfuly exploited.
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Bilbo Baggins was the first affected ring bearer, nowing to have visible signs of change such as longevity and youthful valour. Greed and seperation were beginning to surface in his character.
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Froddo Baggins (Nephew of Bilbo, no known mother) was the second effected halfling of the ring. Visible signs ofselfishness and emerging hyper agression are present. It is not known how long he will stay in his current form.
II. Impact
These hobbits can cause the destruction of middle earth, general darkening of the sky, the dark lord overthrowingthe world of men.
Solution:
Note that many of the mitigation steps recommended below may have significant impact on your everyday lifestyle. Unfortunately these hobbits are chosen as part of a fellowship, and should not be distrupted on their journey. Their mission is to destroy the ring, by minimising contact with these individuals, less halflings can be affected.
Destroying the ring is the only way that the world can be saved from domination by the dark lord. (See cert advisory Dark Lord).