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Apple's developer responsible for maintaining Git wrote that the fixed version didn't make it into Xcode 7.3, because the vulnerability was announced later than
by dchest 10y ago
Apple's developer responsible for maintaining Git wrote that the fixed version didn't make it into Xcode 7.3, because the vulnerability was announced later than they released it [1][2]. It took some time to release 7.3.1, indeed, and maybe even Rachel's original post made them release it faster. It's sad that they can't do it more quickly, but let's hope they'll improve release process.
[1] https://twitter.com/jeremyhu/status/722272350272512000 https://twitter.com/jeremyhu/status/722272350272512000
[2] https://twitter.com/jeremyhu/status/722482144082157568 https://twitter.com/jeremyhu/status/722482144082157568
- chris_wot 10y agoTheir release process, IMHO, leaves a lot to be desired. I honestly feel Apple takes far too long to release fixes, especially when it comes to security matters. I also feel that their decision making process in general is opaque and often arbitrary. Their lack of openness and transparency leave a lot to desired. Ironically, I love their products and I'm often astounded by their high level of customer service - it's the only company I know where they have setup a system where you submit a support request and they call you, and frankly their Apple Stores are a genuine pleasure to walk into and their staff have always been attentive and helpful when I go in there. I really have a love-hate relationship with Apple, but on balance far more love than hate. There's a reason they inspire a passionate reaction in people, I just wish that many of those who are so passionate (the much maligned "Apple fan boi") would accept that you can be both critical AND supportive of a company.