Attack code published for DNS flaw

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RE: Irresponsible and evil

So, your solution is to shoot the messenger? Or, is it to make sure that the privileged get the info first and everyone later, if at all? Are you someone's lackey?

I, for one, am glad the exploit was published. First, that will destroy any perceived buffer time that could justify procrastination by those offering money related services (and this is all about money) so they can protect their bottom line. Microsoft uses this approach and we all know the results of that policy --- millions of Windows users have had their personal info stolen and abused. Secondly, it gives me the opportunity to evaluate for myself the criticality of this exploit. In my case, I do not plan to access my online bank account, nor Amazon, nor my phone company's site, etc..., until I am sure this hack is fixed. When vendors like Amazon start noticing a drop in business you can be sure they will put on the heat where it needs to be applied.

Daniel Bernstein published a critique of the DNS about five years ago. Daniel Kaminsky probably just read it and decided to exploit it for publicity. Who knows? Maybe this will finally lead to TCP/IP 2.0 and a more secure IP packet design.

Posted by: GreyGeek   Posted on: 07/24/08  (Edited: 07/24/2008 @ 08:34) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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