Re: [nznog] Shell Shock - Bash vulnerability - CVE-2014-6271

I want to add +1 to this. As with all mailing list discussions the subject focus will waver but I don't see anything particularly OT about this discussion (the ramifications of which are quite substantial, and more than indirectly relevant to Network Operators). I also find the use of 'beer' as an excuse for off-topic posting a bit naff. It's more frustrating for me to see people using NZNOG as a substitute for following published support channels, than it is for discussions such as this one to get some airtime. Mark. On 29/09/2014 12:56 a.m., Mike Cooper wrote:

It's a pretty sad state of affairs to see someone complain about an only marginally off-topic, quality technical discussion covering a real world issue affecting operators.

Yet the never-ending stream of "can someone from ___ contact me off list" and "stand up comedy punctuated with beer reference" posts draw not a murmur of dissent.

:(

On Sun, Sep 28, 2014 at 9:24 PM, Juha Saarinen wrote:

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Never thought I’d say this, but… this discussion is surely way off what NZNOG is about?

I’d be more interested to hear about operational issues in updating Bash, especially for embedded devices and huge VM deployments. Could write a story about that with hints, tips and opinions from esteemed media cleared NOGgers who feel like contacting me off-list about it.

:) -- Juha Saarinen twitter: juhasaarinen

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