Jan Ciger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Han Boetes wrote:
> | Always fun in the #openbsd channel. Always some people who want to make
> | it seems like the end of the world and the next worldwar.
> 
> Ehm, there are reports that it lead to root compromise already, so I
> would execute extreme caution about this one. Considering that SSH is on
> almost every Unix system, this may be a major issue.

Yeah do spread the hoax. Do not listen to Theo, everyone gotta be in
total fear.


> | The text is very clear though:
> |
> |
> |     All versions of OpenSSH's sshd prior to 3.7 contain a buffer
> |     management error.  It is uncertain whether this error is
> |     potentially exploitable, however, we prefer to see bugs
> |     fixed proactively.
> 
> This just means, that they do not know about the exploit yet :-( Not
> that your machine cannot be compromised.

This means exactly what it means. Not the twist you just spun in your
head. Ow you aren't listening anymore.



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