I could do without every memory bug getting a cute sensational name and marketing push, I have to say.

aaronbrethorst 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

We should start naming them like hurricanes: NIST creates a list of alphabetical names and assigns any CVE >= 9.0 with a name. Vulnerability Alex (CVE 9.4)

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cowlevel 6 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

CVE scores are already inflated because it looks good for their discoverers.

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ks2048 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Vulnerability Zzyzx in a week

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		Tomorrow
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		[dead]

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duxup an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

"Oh man, Jan really ruined my weekend."

I actually kinda like how that works.

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lovich 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

that ship sailed a while ago. Rowhammer is the first one I can remember

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vinkelhake 5 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Let's not forget about heartbleed!

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judge2020 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Back in the email days the virus authors named them, e.g. YouAreAnIdiot, ILoveYou

	▲	Waterluvian 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		The Blaster virus was a fun one.

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mhio 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

That was the first exploit logo I can recall

	▲	weinzierl 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		The most memorable one for me is DirtyCOW.

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card_zero 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Rowhammer was kind of special, surely, what with being based on a physical design flaw?