Security

Private reporting guidance and supported-version notes from the current repo policy.

Supported versions

VersionSupported
1.0.xYes
< 1.0No

Reporting a vulnerability

The upstream security policy asks reporters not to open a public GitHub issue for a security vulnerability.

Preferred private path

  • Use GitHub Security Advisories for private reporting on the repository.

Current policy note

  • The repository's SECURITY.md reserves a dedicated security email, but the actual address is not published there yet.

Include in your report

  • Clear description of the vulnerability
  • Steps to reproduce
  • Impact and affected version
  • OS, Python version, and DBC Utility version
  • Minimal proof of concept if available
  • Suggested fix if you already have one

Response timeline

  • Initial response target: within 48 hours
  • Status update target: within 1 week
  • Fix timeline: depends on severity and complexity

Security best practices

For users

  • Keep DBC Utility updated
  • Only load DBC files from trusted sources
  • Be careful when editing critical production databases

For developers

  • Validate input data
  • Keep dependencies current
  • Review code for security impact before release

Security features noted in the repo policy

  • Input validation for DBC file handling
  • File type checking
  • Error handling intended to avoid leaking sensitive details
  • Dependency maintenance for security-sensitive packages