Bug#948634: debian-security-support: please elaborate on binutils' status
Package: debian-security-support
Version: 2019.06.13
Severity: important
Tags: patch
Control: affects -1 binutils
Dear Maintainer,
Now that binutils has limited security support, please elaborate on its
status. Suggested patch (against current git):
--- a/security-support-limited
+++ b/security-support-limited
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
# In the program's output, this is prefixed with "Details:"
adns Stub resolver that should only be used with trusted recursors
-binutils Not covered by security support
+binutils Only suitable for trusted content; see https://lists.debian.org/msgid-search/87lfqsomtg.fsf@mid.deneb.enyo.de
ganglia See README.Debian.security, only supported behind an authenticated HTTP zone, #702775
ganglia-web See README.Debian.security, only supported behind an authenticated HTTP zone, #702776
glpi Only supported behind an authenticated HTTP zone for trusted users
@Florian That linked message is yours; any objections from you?
Thanks,
Daniel
P.S. Priority "important" since binutils' rdeps include dpkg-dev, gcc,
and clang, so I assume this is quite visible.
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