A KDE Dev finds a flaw in Calibre's mount system

[baggyeyes]

A KDE developer discovered a serious security flaw in the way Calibre mounts eBook readers and tablets. The resulting bug list discussion was surprising, to say the least.

http://blog.zx2c4.com/702

I have to say, even though the mount system was removed, I can't say I have much confidence in Calibre's developer right now.

Comments

[purplecat]

I can't say that Calibre has ever struck me as a particularly well designed/implemented product (though Sigil which I also use occasionally for ebook creation is far, far worse). I've been hoping it will gradually improve as many open source projects do, but this doesn't look hopeful.

[baggyeyes]

It always had a kind of clunky interface, but I could get past that. Like you, I figured it would eventually get better.

Now, though, I'm looking at Stanza and Bookpedia for the Mac. My poor Linux box is mostly dead, so I don't have to worry about that platform. I just can't believe the Goyer berates Jason Donenfeld, then Goyer cries when the Donenfeld says he won't stick around and help. Why would he? It already sounded like a toxic work atmosphere.

[purplecat]

Some of the* recent versions of Calibre on the Mac have had a definite memory leak type problem, so it isn't just the interface. It's a shame it really seems to be the only game in town in terms of converting fanfic into epub format. I'd love to know if there are any good Mac/Sony compatible alternatives to it for that task.

*it must be said I've not tried installing any of the latest updates because of this problem, so it may have been fixed.