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Don't fix that security hole - sue the finder instead (fwd)




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DDDD   David Kramer         david at thekramers.net       http://thekramers.net
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DKK D  "Virtue has its own reward, but has no sale at the box office."
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
  HP had a security hole in their Tru64 UNIX.  The fact was
apparently made public last year.  Someone recently published
the info, along with sample C code that exploits the hole.  HP
threatened them with DMCA prosecution and with a lawsuit.

http://news.com.com/2100-1023-947325.html?tag=fd_lede





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