Linux Kernel Security is Lacking

Linux Kernel Security is Lacking
Jason Miller, 2005-02-02

Recent events have shown that the way security in the Linux kernel is handled is broken, and it needs to be fixed right now.

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Computer Security is Oxymoron - FYI reading here: 2005-02-03
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Computer Security is Oxymoron No Longer 2005-02-07
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So, what now about kernel security? 2005-02-03
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So, what now about kernel security? 2005-02-04
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So, what now about kernel security? 2005-02-05
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Linux Kernel Security is Lacking 2005-02-05
Jiim

Its not as reported because of the vast difference in empirical aspects of the exploitations people observe.

MS have long relied on the claim that as they have the largest footprint of systems on the net then it follows they will suffer the most exploits (proportionality) and it is not a reflection of the quality of their code.

This claim can not be dismissed although anecdotal evidence from honeypot research etc suggest they may be on shaky ground.

Only time will tell, and Steve is hoping that in that time frame they can get on top of the issue - good luck to them if they can, but I for one can't be bothered waiting around.

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