[Rails] What is Rails fixing versions in Gemfile?

Hello,

I'd like to ask why is Rails fixing it's version, like gem 'rails', '3.2.12' ? 

Given the recent attacks on Rails - wouldn't it be more secure to not fix the version? 

Maybe have something like '~>3.2.12' ?

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