Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:05:34 -0800 (PST)
From: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@osdl.org>
To: Chris Wright <chrisw@osdl.org>
cc: akpm@osdl.org, alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk, marcelo.tosatti@cyclades.com,
       linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: thoughts on kernel security issues
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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.

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

		Linus
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