Re: FLAME - security advisories on the 23rd ? uncool idea is unc

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
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