Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:36:15 -0800 From: Kurt Buff <kurt.buff@gmail.com> To: "freebsd-stable@freebsd.org" <freebsd-stable@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: FLAME - security advisories on the 23rd ? uncool idea is uncool Message-ID: <CADy1Ce4Gq2EmGj7GL93kArkGzT1hZ2kk43oRC%2B9iRn5TDj1HEA@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <4EF4A75C.2040609@my.gd> References: <4EF4A75C.2040609@my.gd>
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On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 08:07, Damien Fleuriot <ml@my.gd> 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'm guessing the Security Officer and those with whom he consults. Just a thought, since that's who sent the email. > I mean, couldn't this have waited and remained undisclosed until monday ? Does "active exploitation in the wild" mean anything to you? > I for one do *NOT* relish the idea of updating 50+ boxes this evening > and tomorrow ! Sucks to be you. You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, and if you didn't, well, then, bummer, it's what comes with the territory. I just spent my day yesterday downing my entire server environment in the US to upgrade the electrical, and it was a paid holiday for the company. As a sysadmin, you should know that these things happen, and learn to deal with them. > 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. Yeah. It's hell being a professional. > Seriously, this is just irritating. Cry me a river. You should be thanking the team for getting the releases to you as fast as possible, so you can take effective measures ASAP. Kurt
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