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MS Security Guy Wants Vista Bugs Rated Down

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the grass-is-greener-on-his-side dept.

jcatcw writes "Gregg Keizer reports that Michael Howard, an MS senior security program manager, says that the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) is being too conservative in its Vista vulnerability rating plans. Microsoft's own bug hunters should cut Windows Vista some slack and rate its vulnerabilities differently because of the operating system's new, baked-in defenses."

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  1. Hmmmm. . . by bplipschitz · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sounds a little like Michael Howard might be "baked in". . .

  2. Isn't that ..... by edwardpickman · · Score: 5, Funny
    rate its vulnerabilities differently because of the operating system's new, baked-in defenses."

    ...half baked?

    1. Re:Isn't that ..... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      No, I believe Michael Howard is totally and utterly baked. He clearly needs to stop hitting that bong.

    2. Re:Isn't that ..... by ericlondaits · · Score: 4, Funny

      Just because your system is overall more secure doesn't mean that you don't blow the whistle on the flaws just as hard. It's called VIGILANCE.


      Mmmm... while it's true that the price of freedom is eternal VIGILANCE, remember that you can get Vista Ultimate for as little as $399.95.
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    3. Re:Isn't that ..... by Miseph · · Score: 5, Funny

      "That doesn't seem like a very vigilant attitude to me... whereas Windows users tend to gain at least a basic appreciation for proper security practices."

      While the first part is true, Windows users (myself included), by definition, are ignoring one fundamental security practice... they aren't using a secure system in the first place. It's like making sure your front door is bolted shut and you've got bars over all your windows, but your house only has three walls (and it's not triangular).

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  3. Obligatory by dkleinsc · · Score: 5, Funny

    You are trying to cover your own ass. Cancel or Allow?

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  4. Re:New rating for new system? by rbochan · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yeah, threat rating: "waaah... security is hard!"

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  5. Of course! by RMingin · · Score: 4, Funny

    Obviously any Vista security bugs should be rated less severe... I mean, nobody's running that OS, right? Minimal impact!

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