[ale] Another SSH Release?

Kenneth W Cochran kwc at world.std.com
Wed Sep 17 11:13:38 EDT 2003


>Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 08:50:27 -0400
>From: Geoffrey <esoteric at 3times25.net>
>To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts <ale at ale.org>
>Subject: Re: [ale] Another SSH Release?
>
>Kenneth W Cochran wrote:
>
>> Can't say I disagree with you.  That said, maybe, as
>> mentioned in a previous message, this took them by surprise
>> right after a very long workday.  But then again, maybe I
>> don't, umm, know the "personalities" very well.  ;)
>
>Doesn't matter.  I would expect any exploit to 'take them by surprise.'
>  Time of day, well, I'm sure other exploits have been found in similar
>circumstances.  I agree with Jonathan, it's too quiet for as big a tool
>ssh is.
>
>--
>Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

Agreed, and points taken.  A previous message from Chris
Ricker (kaboom at gatech.edu) also mentioned the "up front"
behavior & information coming from FreeBSD. :)

"As big a tool?"  Interesting choice of words there... :)

-kc



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