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

Subject: Don't fix that security hole - sue the finder instead (fwd)
From: david at thekramers.net (David Kramer)
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:33:10 -0400 (EDT)


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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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  - From: gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)

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