Re: Vendor notification

[Barrie Dempster <barrie () reboot-robot net>]

Colin wrote:
> You've got to admit though, theres got to be a Microsoft Security guy
> reading these lists... as for the other vendors... well maybe people
> should inform them a bit more.

Indeed,I did discuss that in my previous post.

http://securityfocus.com/archive/75/394636/2005-03-29/2005-04-04/0

"However most vendors are reading the appropriate forums for thier 
products and become aware very quickly of any possible issues"


This case however, the vendor requested notification specifically, so I 
guess it would be courteous to directly email them. I agree with you, 
it's not an absolute necessity though.

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