From: "Geo." 

Yes, I've seen it happen with at least one root level patch. I don't
remember which it was as it doesn't happen that often but it does happen.

Geo.

"Chris Robinson"  wrote in
message news:4031dd6d$1{at}w3.nls.net...
> Geo. wrote:
>
> > Not even close. I've seen stuff patched in one version of linux that
> > isn't even addressed by other versions for a year. They don't even
> > know they are vulnerable to the same thing if the security community
> > doesn't tell them.
>
> Even "critical" patches?  When flaws like this are found, they're
> patched quickly, but I see your point.
>
> Chris.

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