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Re: [DMCA_discuss] Linux kernel security fixes censored by the DMCA
From: InfoSec News <isn () c4i org>
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 04:36:53 -0600 (CST)
Forwarded from: Felix von Leitner <leitner () vim org> Cc: DMCA_discuss () lists microshaft org Thus spake InfoSec News (isn () c4i org):
I was walking through the "why would linux security patches constitute a DMCA risk" logic and this was I came up with.
This is interesting.
(c) dissemination of that "device... or component thereof" -- i.e. any demo code or documentation sufficient to reproduce that crack
QED -- the next time Alan visits the US, the FBI could visit him if he does (c).
He already does. The patches to Linux that fix the problem are enough to document the problem. That, in effect, makes fixing security bugs in open source software illegal in the USA. Think about it!
This of course brings me back to my initial worry.... just how are we supposed to get our jobs done without legal liability and risk of felony charges.
Not at all. DMCA has do die a quick and painful death. Felix - ISN is currently hosted by Attrition.org To unsubscribe email majordomo () attrition org with 'unsubscribe isn' in the BODY of the mail.
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