Below is a list of articles I found on open source security issues and problems. I have nothing against using open source, but we really need to review the code and make sure it is secure before we start using it. I have talked to a few programmer on this subject and found they blindly use open source code. They are leaving the code review to the open source project team. This is like buying a used car without test driving it.
Open source: Big benefits, big flaws
While open source is now a dominant force in IT, experts warn that the things that make it attractive – it is free, open, customizable and overseen by a community of users – can also make it risky. In short, it may not be for everyone.
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Open-Source Could Mean an Open Door for Hackers
A new analysis suggests that attackers exploit open-source software flaws faster and more effectively.
“If you think about this whole thing as a game between the good guys and the bad guys, by reducing the effort for the bad guys, there is much greater incentive for them to exploit targets earlier and hit more firms,” says Ransbotham.
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Is Open Source a Crap Idea?
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Software applications have on average 24 vulnerabilities inherited from buggy components
Developers often unwittingly use components that contain flaws.
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7 Reasons Not to Use Open Source Software
Businesses of all sizes embrace open source software and the benefits it can bring. Sometimes, though, choosing proprietary software makes better business sense. Here are seven scenarios when it pays to pay for your software.
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