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The value of vulnerabilities
Jason Miller, 2006-03-07

There is value in finding vulnerabilities. Yet many people believe that a vulnerability doesn't exist until it is disclosed to the public. We know that vulnerabilities need to be disclosed, but what role do vendors have to make these issues public?

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Re: Re: Re: Re:Good Points 2006-03-15
Matthew Murphy
The fact that some systems have been CC-evaluated doesn't make your point. It's still just theory.

The security "mechanisms" may be there, but nearly all of these mechanisms in an OS that has any general-purpose use will have holes and therefore vulnerabilities still exist.

"Trusted design" d...

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