Bug#385035: [Pkg-shadow-devel] Bug#385035: Login should not allow text to be entered between user and password

[Matthew Flaschen]

It seems to me that while the problem results from user error, it has 
security ramifications.  Still, I respect your decision.

Matthew Flaschen

Christian Perrier wrote:
> Quoting Matthew Flaschen (matthew.flaschen at gatech.edu):
>> I can only assume you're correct.  I have no intention of updating this 
>> package to testing or unstable, as it is critical.  I hope a limited 
>> security update becomes available for stable soon.
> 
> 
> No, it will not. I'm not convinced that this deserves a security
> update. Such issues mostly pertains to "user error category" if people
> begin to type their passwords before being prompted to do so.
> 
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