Re: thoughts on kernel security issues

[Chris Wright]

* Linus Torvalds (torvalds@xxxxxxxx) wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Jan 2005, Chris Wright wrote:
> > This same discussion is taking place in a few forums.  Are you opposed to
> > creating a security contact point for the kernel for people to contact
> > with potential security issues?  This is standard operating procedure
> > for many projects and complies with RFPolicy.
> 
> I wouldn't mind, and it sounds like a good thing to have. The _only_
> requirement that I have is that there be no stupid embargo on the list.
> Any list with a time limit (vendor-sec) I will not have anything to do
> with.

Right, I know you don't like the embargo stuff.

> If that means that you can get only the list by invitation-only, that's
> fine. 

Opinions on where to set it up?  vger, osdl, ...?

thanks,
-chris
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