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TCP Vulnerability Published

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the DOS-for-fun-and-profit dept.

Bob Slidell writes "According to Yahoo!, there is a critical flaw in TCP that affects everyone and everything. The article is scant on details and long on fear, hopefully someone will post more details on this." The advisory has more information, and is long on details but only moderate on fear.

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  1. They just couldn't stand it. by platypibri · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    My Mac was so lacking in serious vulnerability, they had to threaten the whole dang internet just to get to me! Now I have TWO reasons not to download mp3s!!!

    --
    Yeah, I guess I'm funny like that.
  2. Re:OpenBSD is safe? by gammoth · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Did ya get up on the grumpy side of the bed this morning? Forget the refill on your happy pill script?

  3. Re:NISCC slowing, here is the meat summary of arti by jhunsake · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Thank you Mr. Obvious.

  4. Damn Microsoft by iCharles · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Screwing everything up with their crappy unsecure software.

    Wait--everyone's vulnerable?

    How can this be? This is Slashdot: it has to be Microsoft's fault.

  5. Re:OpenBSD is safe? by Kismet · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    They need a week to fix it before they say what it is.