Re: requests and #780506 (security bug)
On 2015-03-16 04:20, Daniele Tricoli wrote:
> Dear Release Managers,
>
> I need guidance on how to proper handle this: requests version
> in testing is 2.4.3-4 but 2.4.3-5 was uploaded into unstable
> to fix #770173.
>
> I already fixed on SVN #780506 but I did not uploaded
> requests 2.4.3-6 because I need your hint.
>
> This is the debdiff (requests_2.4.3-6.dsc built from SVN):
>
> [...]
>
> Since 2.4.3-5 only removed some B-D and explained better why tests
> can not be run, can I upload requests 2.4.3-6 and then fill an
> unblock request for it?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Kind regards,
>
Hi,
In the given case, I am willing to accept the proposed -6 version via
unstable. Please upload it to unstable and notify us once it has been
unblocked.
For future reference, this kind of query is normally best handled as a
"pre-appoval unblock" request (i.e. file a bug for it).
Thanks,
~Niels
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