Patch 821557 : Safe?

From: Bas van Zuilen (red62_at_xs4all.nl)
Date: 07/31/03 

Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 14:56:03 -0700

I have heard several rumours from peers that they had
trouble with security issues (permisions among other
things) after installing patch 821557.

I am a bit apprehensive about installing this patch right
now. Is this patch safe to install?

Would appreciate an official answer if possible.

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