Re: Ptrace hole / Linux 2.2.25

Pavel Machek
2003-03-22T22:17:01Z

Hi!

> > Would it make sense to repackage 2.4.20 into something like 2.4.20-p1
> > or 2.4.20.1 with only the critical stuff applied?
>
> There shouldn't be a huge need to rush 2.4.21 as-is, really. If you
> want an immediate update, get the fix from your vendor.

Many people are using self-compiled
kernels and it would be better to have
2.4.21 out than having each person
apply slightly different patch...

> Plus, it's a local root hole, and there are still tons of those left
> out there to squash.

Really? Care to name a few?
--
Pavel
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