, SecurityFocus 2008-04-23
A group of four computer scientists urged Microsoft to redesign the way it distributes patches, after they created a technique that automatically produces attack code by comparing the vulnerable and repaired versions of a program.
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Joe Dude: "So what does that mean?"
Researcher: "This proves Windows Update is broken".
Thats like saying "We've discovered that glass windows can be broken by rock-wielding thieves. We therefore conclude that 911 calls aren't processed fast enough".
Talk about a non-sequitur. Lets focus on protection mechanisms and not response mechanisms, shall we? Response mechanisms are vital, but should not be given greater priority than protection.
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