> Because I maintain a package (denyhosts) which contains a daemon that > runs continuously as root, the issue of how to handle security fixes > for packages in extras interests me greatly. > > Some questions: > > Is there any defined procedure for handling security fixes? No. > What if the maintainer is out of pocket? Others with CVS access should make the fix in cases like this. > If I need to push a security fix, is there a way to jump ahead in the > build queue and expedite the sign and push process? Not that I know of. Expediting the sign/push process could be done by asking someone with access to the buildsys to do the push I suppose. > Is there somewhere I could send an update announcement? Here is the best place I think. There is no fedora-extras-announce list. Now the real question is, should there be some sort of defined policy for security fixes? josh
