Jan Schulze wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> some questions regarding this bug (https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=469848), as I do not quite understand the information in the bug tracking system.
> 
> - Will there be a real patch for this bug, or will it just be mentioned in the Release Notes?

I don't understand the question.

> - What version will the patch be for (5.2, 5.3, ...)?

My guess: a patched version will be released with/for 5.4.

> - When can we expect a patch release (status is RELEASE_PENDING since 2009-08-11)?

My guess: when 5.4 will be released.

> - How long does it usually take for such patches to be available in Scientific Linux?

For a 'normal' security or bugfix release: a few days.

For a new minor version (like 5.4): a few days more. Many packages need 
rebuilding, and the infrastructure has to be made for the new minor release.

HTH,

Matthias

> 
> 
> Best Regards,
> Jan