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Re: NetBSD Security Advisory 2008-010: Malicious PPPoE discovery packet can overrun a kernel buffer

To: "Steven M. Bellovin" <smb%cs.columbia.edu@localhost>
Subject: Re: NetBSD Security Advisory 2008-010: Malicious PPPoE discovery packet can overrun a kernel buffer
From: "Perry E. Metzger" <perry%piermont.com@localhost>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:58:11 -0400

"Steven M. Bellovin" <smb%cs.columbia.edu@localhost> writes:
> I agree that the wording in the section you cite could be improved, but
> the essential information is pretty clear earlier on.

Sure, but unfortunately, as this is a security advisory, it is best
that the document be as crystal clear as possible throughout.

Perry

References:
- NetBSD Security Advisory 2008-010: Malicious PPPoE discovery packet can overrun a kernel buffer
  - From: NetBSD Security-Officer
- Re: NetBSD Security Advisory 2008-010: Malicious PPPoE discovery packet can overrun a kernel buffer
  - From: Perry E. Metzger
- Re: NetBSD Security Advisory 2008-010: Malicious PPPoE discovery packet can overrun a kernel buffer
  - From: Steven M. Bellovin

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