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bopdude

14-01-2005 04:16

Google Gmail Bug Reported

Google has fixed a hole in its Gmail application that made messages vulnerable to interception. Though the company solved the problem within 24 hours, the developers who discovered it are still grumbling about the lack of a straight line of communication with a Google security team.

Link

MadGamer

14-01-2005 16:59

Re: Google Gmail Bug Reported

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Originally Posted by bopdude

Thars an interesting read...

Gareth

14-01-2005 20:32

Re: Google Gmail Bug Reported

Hopefully they'll put some contact details of a security contact when GMail does finally go live (don't forget it's still in beta stage), but you do have to admit that fixing the bug in 14 hours is pretty darn impressive. I'd like to see other software companies (including where I work ;) ) be able to reach this sort of level.

bopdude

14-01-2005 23:35

Re: Google Gmail Bug Reported

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Originally Posted by Gareth

Yes, agreed it was fast, but as the link says, there was no notification to users as and when they found the bug .... that's a bit :erm: off

Gareth

14-01-2005 23:48

Re: Google Gmail Bug Reported

Yep, agreed with your agreement of my agreeing with you (sh*t, I've confused myself now).... time for another :beer:

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