You're right. When the white paper was announced; it was pre-released to specific entities to work around. The fact that the exploits have since been patched doesn't remove the fact that they were a valid exploit.
Was heartbleed not an exploit because it's since been patched? Or the thousands of DOS TSR viruses? What is even your point or logic here?
Was heartbleed not an exploit because it's since been patched? Or the thousands of DOS TSR viruses? What is even your point or logic here?