We actively maintain and provide security updates for the following versions of Void Browser:

Note: Void Browser is currently in Pre-0.1 development phase. As we move towards stable releases, this version support matrix will be updated accordingly.

Void Browser is a web browser that handles sensitive user data and network communications. We take security seriously and implement multiple layers of protection.

• HTTPS/TLS: All network communications use TLS encryption
• Certificate Validation: Proper SSL certificate verification
• Secure Headers: Implementation of security headers where applicable
• libcurl Security: Regular updates to libcurl for security patches

• Buffer Overflow Protection: Safe string handling and buffer management
• Memory Leak Prevention: Proper resource management with Qt's object system
• Stack Protection: Compiler flags for stack protection
• Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR): Enabled where supported

• HTML Parsing: Safe HTML parsing with input validation
• URL Validation: Proper URL parsing and validation
• User Input Sanitization: All user inputs are validated and sanitized

• No Telemetry: Void Browser does not collect or transmit user data
• Local Storage: All data stored locally on user's device
• History Management: User controls over browsing history
• Cookie Management: Transparent cookie handling

We appreciate your efforts to responsibly disclose your findings. Please follow these guidelines when reporting security vulnerabilities.

DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities.

Instead, please report security vulnerabilities by:

1. Email: Send details to security@voidbrowser.dev (if available)
2. GitHub Security Advisories: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting feature
3. Direct Contact: Contact the maintainer directly through GitHub

Please include the following information in your report:

• Description: Clear description of the vulnerability
• Impact: Potential impact and severity assessment
• Affected Components: Which parts of the codebase are affected
• Attack Vector: How the vulnerability can be exploited
• Prerequisites: Any special conditions required for exploitation

• Steps to Reproduce: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
• Proof of Concept: If possible, provide a minimal proof of concept
• Environment: OS, compiler, and build configuration used
• Logs: Any relevant error messages or logs

• CVSS Score: If you can assess it
• References: Links to related CVEs or security advisories
• Suggested Fix: If you have ideas for fixing the issue

**Vulnerability Type**: [e.g., Buffer Overflow, XSS, Memory Leak]
**Severity**: [Critical/High/Medium/Low]
**Affected Version**: [e.g., Pre-0.1]
**Component**: [e.g., HTML Parser, Network Layer, UI]

## Description
[Detailed description of the vulnerability]

## Impact
[What can an attacker achieve with this vulnerability]

## Steps to Reproduce
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]

## Proof of Concept
[Code or commands that demonstrate the issue]

## Suggested Fix
[If you have suggestions for fixing the issue]

## Environment
- OS: [e.g., Ubuntu 22.04]
- Compiler: [e.g., GCC 11.3]
- Build: [e.g., Debug/Release]

We aim to respond to security reports within the following timeframes:

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours
• Status Update: Within 1 week
• Fix Development: Within 2-4 weeks (depending on severity)
• Public Disclosure: Within 90 days (coordinated disclosure)

1. Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge receipt of your report
2. Investigation: Our team will investigate the reported vulnerability
3. Validation: We will validate the issue and assess its severity
4. Fix Development: We will develop and test a fix
5. Release: We will release a security update
6. Disclosure: We will coordinate public disclosure

We use the following severity levels:

• Remote code execution
• Privilege escalation
• Data exfiltration
• Complete system compromise

• Local code execution
• Significant data exposure
• Denial of service
• Authentication bypass

• Information disclosure
• Limited data exposure
• Performance degradation
• UI/UX security issues

• Minor information leakage
• Cosmetic security issues
• Best practice violations

• Keep Void Browser updated to the latest version
• Use HTTPS websites whenever possible
• Be cautious with downloads and file execution
• Regularly clear browsing data if needed

• Keep your operating system updated
• Use antivirus software
• Enable firewall protection
• Use strong, unique passwords

• Review and configure privacy settings
• Clear browsing history regularly
• Be aware of what data websites collect
• Use private browsing when needed

• Input Validation: Always validate and sanitize user input
• Memory Management: Use safe memory management practices
• Error Handling: Implement proper error handling
• Dependencies: Keep all dependencies updated

• Security Review: Include security considerations in code reviews
• Static Analysis: Use static analysis tools
• Testing: Include security testing in development process
• Documentation: Document security-relevant code

• Regular Updates: Keep all dependencies updated
• Vulnerability Scanning: Scan dependencies for known vulnerabilities
• Minimal Dependencies: Use minimal, trusted dependencies
• License Compliance: Ensure all dependencies are properly licensed

• Static Analysis: Use tools like Clang Static Analyzer, Cppcheck
• Dynamic Analysis: Use tools like Valgrind, AddressSanitizer
• Dependency Scanning: Use tools like OWASP Dependency Check
• Code Review: Use tools like SonarQube, CodeQL

• OWASP: Open Web Application Security Project
• CVE Database: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
• NIST Guidelines: National Institute of Standards and Technology
• CERT: Computer Emergency Response Team

• Security Patches: Released as soon as possible
• Version Numbering: Security updates increment patch version
• Release Notes: Include security-related changes
• Communication: Notify users of critical security updates

• Automatic Updates: Consider implementing automatic security updates
• Manual Updates: Provide clear instructions for manual updates
• Verification: Provide checksums for download verification
• Rollback: Provide rollback instructions if needed

• Primary Contact: security@voidbrowser.dev
• GitHub: Use GitHub Security Advisories
• Maintainer: Contact through GitHub profile

• Documentation: Check this document first
• Issues: Use GitHub Issues for general security questions
• Discussions: Use GitHub Discussions for security-related topics

We would like to thank the security researchers and community members who help us improve Void Browser's security:

• Security researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities
• Community members who report security concerns
• Contributors who implement security improvements
• Users who help test security features

We follow responsible disclosure practices and ask that you do the same. Please:

• Allow us reasonable time to investigate and mitigate issues
• Do not publicly disclose vulnerabilities before we've had a chance to fix them
• Do not access or modify data that doesn't belong to you
• Do not disrupt our services or systems

Currently, we do not have a formal bug bounty program. However, we appreciate security research and may consider recognition for significant contributions.

Security researchers acting in good faith and following these guidelines will not face legal action from us.

Last Updated: [Current Date] Version: 1.0 Next Review: [Date + 6 months]

For questions about this security policy, please contact us through the methods listed above.