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> In the particular case of linux-f10-pango -- this is a long standing
> vulnerability with no real prospect of a software patch becoming
> available. =C2=A0Unfortunately that port is a vital part of the linuxulat=
or,
> so a lot of people are keeping it installed under case (c).
>

Curious - why is this unlikely to be patched?

--=20
Eitan Adler