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Re: flashplugin-nonfree and latest Flash security updates



Nick Boyce <nick@glimmer.demon.co.uk> schrieb:
> I realise the nonfree plugin is not really supported, but given the
> serious (!!!) security implications of running a known-vulnerable Flash
> player for a significant time after a fixed version has been released,
> and assuming Bart is MIA for some reason, is it possible for the
> Security Team to either fix the update, or to make an announcement that
> all Debian users should stop using the Adobe player immediately ?

No, non-free/contrib is not supported by the security team.

Just don't use that crap. With the amount of zero days in Flash
you're subject to serious vulnerabilities even with an up-to-date
plugin.

Cheers,
        Moritz


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