Well in that case, the attack would have to be ongoing for as much time as the number of confirmations. In the two hour attack, you can go undo 6 confirmations, in a two month attack, you could undo 600 confirmations (or whatever). Confirmations is still linked to time somehow.
Right. Got you.
Personally, I would urge exchange owners to require 144 or 288 confirmations (nominally 24 or 48 hours).