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Re: [Xen-devel] tmem/XSA-15 backport?



>>> On 19.09.12 at 17:48, Dan Magenheimer <dan.magenheimer@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I'd like to recommend that all tmem patches be backported
> to 4.1-stable and 4.2-stable prior to the next
> point release and preferably asap.
> 
> Auditing activities are being conducted separately under
> Konrad's supervision, but it seems wise to apply known
> security patches to released trees before any users/distros
> update.
> 
> Comments or objections?

My recollection is that the committers more or less agreed to
consider backports only once the full audit was done, and we
were assured that no further vulnerabilities are to be
expected. But I'm certainly open to weakening that position
if others prefer going that route.

Jan


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