[179] in linux-security and linux-alert archive
Re: list of vulnerable programs
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Jeff Uphoff)
Sat Mar 18 20:17:13 1995
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 1995 19:47:05 -0500
From: Jeff Uphoff <juphoff@tarsier.cv.nrao.edu>
To: linux-security@tarsier.cv.nrao.edu
In-Reply-To: Your message of Sat, March 18, 1995 12:29:53 GMT
"b" == braam <braam@maths.ox.ac.uk> writes:
b> I think it would be useful if a members of this list compiled a little
b> overview of Linux security problems that we have seen over the last
b> few years. The list is still short enough to manage and in that way we
b> know if we have caught up with the problems.
I've been considering (I've mentioned it to Olaf) starting work on a
"Linux Security FAQ." Part of it would list past problems, etc., as
well as pointers to various different security-related resources. It's
not yet started though; I don't have the time to do it myself, so I'm
looking for people willing to put some time in and contribute
information on various topics, as well as suggest what topics should be
covered.
linux.nrao.edu's FTP server could be a drop-off point for this--I can
add a branch to the incoming area for security stuff if people want to
contribute.
b> It would be particularly important to know if main distributions such
b> as slackware have replaced problematic programs.
This is not something I'd thought of--but it's definitely a good idea!
b> [mod: If someone would volunteer for it, please contact Jeff and me. How
b> about you, Peter? ;) --okir]
Now look what you've gotten yourself into! :)~
--Up.
