Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:03:10 -0700 From: Shawn Webb <lattera@gmail.com> To: Damien Fleuriot <ml@my.gd> Cc: Joe Holden <lists@rewt.org.uk>, "freebsd-stable@freebsd.org" <freebsd-stable@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: FLAME - security advisories on the 23rd ? uncool idea is uncool Message-ID: <CADt0fhxdHzHBK_T2Vh6-JEWF2eoC20rH0sAugW%2BK0gH2n5m0Hg@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <4EF4B13E.2020109@my.gd> References: <4EF4A75C.2040609@my.gd> <4EF4B0B2.10709@rewt.org.uk> <4EF4B13E.2020109@my.gd>
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Some people (like me) already knew about the vulnerabilities. And others are already exploiting some of these vulnerabilities. Thanks, Shawn Webb On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 9:50 AM, Damien Fleuriot <ml@my.gd> wrote: > My point (which may or may not be valid) was that if the vulnerabilities > remained *undisclosed*, they would have a much lower chance of being > exploited. > > > > On 12/23/11 5:47 PM, Joe Holden wrote: >> So don't update until Monday? The outcome will be the same :) >> >> Damien Fleuriot wrote: >>> Hey up list, >>> >>> >>> >>> Look, just a rant here. >>> >>> >>> Who in *HELL* thought it would be a cool idea to release no less than >>> FOUR security advisories today ? >>> >>> I mean, couldn't this have waited and remained undisclosed until monday ? >>> >>> I for one do *NOT* relish the idea of updating 50+ boxes this evening >>> and tomorrow ! >>> >>> >>> Not to mention a whole lot of merchants and banks have toggled IT Freeze >>> a few weeks ago, to ensure xmas shopping doesn't get disturbed by >>> production changes. >>> >>> >>> Seriously, this is just irritating. >>> >>> >>> /flame >>> _______________________________________________ >>> freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list >>> http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable >>> To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" >> > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org"
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