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authorDouglas R. Reno <renodr@linuxfromscratch.org>2021-07-19 12:34:21 -0500
committerDouglas R. Reno <renodr@linuxfromscratch.org>2021-07-19 12:34:21 -0500
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Add text regarding security advisories.
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<sect1 id="pre-errata">
<?dbhtml filename="errata.html"?>
- <title>Errata</title>
+ <title>Errata and Security Advisories</title>
<para>The software used to create an LFS system is constantly being updated
and enhanced. Security warnings and bug fixes may become available after
@@ -21,4 +21,11 @@
changes shown and apply them to the relevant section of the book as you
progress with building the LFS system.</para>
+ <para>In addition, the Linux From Scratch editors maintain a list of security
+ vulnerabilities discovered after a book was released. To check whether there
+ are any active security vulnerabilities, please visit
+ <ulink url="&secadv;"/> prior to proceeding with your build. You should note
+ any advisories and perform the steps to fix any security vulnerabilities as
+ you progress with building the LFS system.</para>
+
</sect1>