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Debian Linux Suffers From 'Major Security Flaw,' Gartner Warns

Publication:Information WeekDate:May 30 2008

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A popular distribution of the Linux open source operating system is vulnerable to hacks that could leave users' personal data exposed to identity thieves, according to IT consulting group Gartner.

The problem: Debian GNU/Linux's implementation of the Secure Sockets Layer communications protocol "made it easy for attackers to discover encryption keys," Gartner said in its report.


 

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can Gartner get its facts straight?pinniped30 May, 19:03

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