Re: security contact draft

[Chris Wright <chrisw@osdl.org>]

* Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk) wrote:
> On Iau, 2005-01-13 at 22:12, Chris Wright wrote:
> > > UNIRAS and probably others require NDAs from affected software vendors
> > > before they share vulnerability information.  It makes things easier
> > > if you state upfront that you won't play such games.
> > 
> > Fair point, I can add that easily.
> 
> Is it worth adding the stipulation up front about who sets release dates
> and within what limit as well >

Guess it's an open question.  Do you agree with these basics bits?

 - no guarantee
 - attempt to work with reporter
 - attempt to work with vendors
 - goal of timely release
 - retain final say
 - within immediate to few weeks
 
Hard to put real time on it.

thanks,
-chris
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