Re: Low Latency Patch

From: Robert Dinse (nanook@eskimo.com)
Date: Sun Jul 02 2000 - 07:49:28 EST


On Sun, 2 Jul 2000, Khimenko Victor wrote:
>
> Some things in that patch are in the same league as low latency patch. Some
> things are real good and just not applied (not a big wonder as author do not
> want to help here and patch as whole is completely unacceptable). But "main
> thing" of Solar Designer patch is non-solution for non-problem and THAT was
> discussed quite a few times @ lklm. If you'll scan archives you'll find
> complete investigation. With generec schemes to convert exploits not usable
> with non-executable stack in ones usable with non-executable stack.

     I remember the discussion well, and I disagree with the people that did
not find it of value. That's OK though, they've at least made it easy to apply
and done a good job of maintaining it.

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