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Publishing Exploit Code Ruled Illegal In France

Posted by timothy on from the trying-to-think-with-cervelles-braisees dept.

Dexter writes "A French Court has condemned the security researcher Guillame Tena for publishing a security vulnerability in the Viguard anti-virus software of Tegam. This ruling makes the publication of security vulnerabilities and their proof of concept through reverse engneering illegal in France."

3 of 362 comments (clear)

  1. Contrary by Ghetto_D · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm sure just to spite France President Bush will make it mandatory for all programmers to post exploits.

  2. France by clinko · · Score: 4, Funny


    IF instr(HEADLINE, "FRANCE") > 0 THEN
    PONDER_FRENCH_MATTERING
    LAUGH("FRANCE")
    ELSE
    READ_ARTICLE
    END IF

    It's VB (SCREW YOU FOR JUDGING ME!)

  3. Re:Blame the victim by scottennis · · Score: 4, Funny

    Software? A 'dangerous' product? Well, I did hear about a guy who lost his eye to an early version of Windows, but that was a really freak accident.

    Seriously though, you have a point. If a gas station was selling gasoline with sugar in it (very bad for your car engine) they would be liable for damages. It seems, however, that sofyware companies have no liability for their crappy product. Must be due to those lengthy licenses you agree to by opening the package.

    Maybe gas stations should start printing up a 'licensing' agreement on their pumps.

    "Notice: By lifting the handle, you agree to check the compatability of this product with your vehicle, etc., etc."

    --
    Read any good sonnets lately?