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Should I be concerned about compromises in security in the Solaris OS due to the availability of the OpenSolaris source code?

April 26, 2017compromises concerned OpenSolaris OS security Solaris source code

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Should I be concerned about compromises in security in the Solaris OS due to the availability of the OpenSolaris source code?

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No. The Solaris source code has been available on a controlled basis for many years, and this has enhanced the security features of the system. Open source software is well-known for its advantages when it comes to security. Security is all about getting the details right, so having thousands of people examining the source code dramatically reduces the chance that an important bug remains undiscovered and ensures the fastest possible resolution. If you find a security bug in the OpenSolaris source code, please follow Sun’s standard security-reporting process detailed on the Sun Security Coordination Team page.