Patch issued for Ubuntu security flaw

Yeah...I know: I know I was oversimplifying it. I just wanted some constructive explanations about the impact of the flaw. Before, well, you know...

The fact that it's been reported and patched, AND requires me to actively download it AND run as root/superuser...I know - it can still happen. Am I being overconfident?

And for the record - has anyone had their machine pwned yet?; Posted by: AndyCee Posted on: 08/26/08 (Edited: 08/26/2008 @ 11:56) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Good thing AndyCee | 08/26/08

Don't knock it Michael Kelly | 08/26/08

Stepping stone huy | 08/26/08

Yeah...I know AndyCee | 08/26/08

a winxp and ubuntu user craiglarry | 08/27/08

Greeting again Lovey elderlybloke | 08/29/08

ROTFLMAO!!! Loverock Davidson | 08/26/08

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Loverock Davidson | 08/26/08

hrm wanker99 | 08/26/08

Just saying HouseOfZen | 08/26/08

Bad at trolling maroneill@... | 08/26/08

r.e Patch mrmond | 08/26/08

There was no attack T1Oracle | 08/26/08

RE: There was no attack richdave | 08/26/08

Today's (8-27-08) Patch pfyearwood | 08/27/08

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