>> This seems like it is about to become an accidental denial of service GD> attack >> on this mailing list. Might be a good idea to find a way of preventing GD> this >> before people who don't like SA catch on... >> Pretty easy, actually.
The list manager should 1. Upgrade Mailman. (they are running a rather antiquated version) 2. Use mailman administrative features to either prohibit posting of email with attachments, OR to limit the size of the email. Most of this worms are pretty large, so mail list settings that allowed mail under 20k to go through but held the rest for moderator approval would tend to let most email through but prevent worms and viruses. It is ironic that a mailing list devoted to the discussion of software which filters email is itself vulnerable to allowing mail with spam and/or worm attachments to get through. It is a very simple fix - I don't even know if my step #1 is required, it's just that I know that administrative screening options have improved with later versions of Mailman. -Abigail ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by: Free pre-built ASP.NET sites including Data Reports, E-commerce, Portals, and Forums are available now. Download today and enter to win an XBOX or Visual Studio .NET. http://aspnet.click-url.com/go/psa00100006ave/direct;at.asp_061203_01/01 _______________________________________________ Spamassassin-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/spamassassin-talk
