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Name :   Matt Bishop
Organization :   University of California Davis
Post Date :   9/30/2005

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Section :  6.4.4.1
Page no. :  10
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Comment :  Currently, the standard requires a unique identification number, software version number, software vendor name, etc. to be supplied with the system documentation [7, Vol I §6.4.4.1].

If this information differs from the equipment delivered to the polling
center, it is a reason for concern. If this information does not differ, however, the system still may not be the one expected. It is trivial
for malicious software to spoof a version number or report any anticipated vendor’s name.