on Tue, Dec 02, 2003 at 11:08:07PM -0800, Paul Johnson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 02, 2003 at 06:17:44PM -0500, Paul Morgan wrote:
> > It would be a lot less stable and secure if debian started
> > publishing exploits.  The announcement explains quite clearly what
> > happened and how to protect your system.
> 
> Why does BugTraq do it?  Because it forces quick action.

Often (though not always) in a defanged implementation which
demonstrates the problem without providing a useful exploit tool.

The problem has been clearly demonstrated.

/me hands Paul a clue.


Peace.

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