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Anatomy of a Responsible Disclosure – Zero Day Vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher

By  Vishal Kalro  on 01 Dec 2012 @ Clubhack


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Anatomy of a Responsible Disclosure Zero Day Vulnerability in Oracle BI Publisher by Vishal Karlo from ClubHack

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The speaker, A expert in security disclosure discusses the importance of responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities. They share their personal experience of discovering a zero-day vulnerability in an Oracle product and following the responsible disclosure protocol.

The speaker highlights the need for researchers to communicate with vendors through secure channels, such as publicly published contact forms or bug bounty programs. This allows vendors to address vulnerabilities before they are exploited by attackers.

The vendor’s response should include acknowledgement, analysis, and patching of the vulnerability, followed by public disclosure. The researcher’s role is crucial in helping vendors improve their products’ security.

The speaker emphasizes that responsible disclosure is a critical aspect of corporate social responsibility, contributing to a safer digital environment. They encourage other security professionals to follow this protocol, working together with organizations to create a secure world where people can live and work safely.

In summary, the key points are:

  1. Responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities is essential for creating a safe digital environment.
  2. Researchers should communicate with vendors through secure channels.
  3. Vendors must acknowledge, analyze, and patch vulnerabilities before public disclosure.
  4. Responsible disclosure is a critical aspect of corporate social responsibility.
  5. Security professionals have a role to play in contributing to a safer digital world by following this protocol.