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Re: [PATCH v3] embargoed releases: also describe the git-security list and the process

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JRJulia Ramer <prplr@github.com>
Date
Oct 24, 2022, 20:19 UTC
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Thanks, I incorporated all suggestions into the next version.
On Fri, Oct 21, 2022 at 5:11 PM Taylor Blau <me@ttaylorr.com> wrote:
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> On Fri, Oct 21, 2022 at 07:41:49AM +0000, Julia Ramer via GitGitGadget wrote:
> > ---
> > .../howto/coordinate-embargoed-releases.txt   | 175 +++++++++++++++---
> > 1 file changed, 147 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-)
>
> This version looks great, thanks for your work polishing it up based on
> mine and Junio's review. I agree with what Junio said downthread in [1],
> and left a few minor nitpicks of my own.
>
> So, I don't have much to add beyond what Junio wrote. I suspect that
> between my feedback below and his in [1], that should be enough to get
> v4 ready to be queued.
>
> > +- The security-list members start a discussion to give an initial
>
> s/security-list members/members of the git-security list/.
>
> > +  assessment of the severity of the reported potential vulnerability.
> > +  We aspire to do so within a few days.
>
> Well put.
>
> > +- Code review can take place in a variety of different locations,
> > +  depending on context. These are: patches sent inline on the
> > +  git-security list, a private fork on GitHub associated with the
> > +  draft security advisory, or the git/cabal repository.
> > +
> > +  Contributors working on a fix should consider beginning by sending
> > +  patches to the git-security list (inline with the original thread),
> > +  since they are accessible to all subscribers, along with the original
> > +  reporter.
>
> There is some slightly odd wrapping between this and adjacent bullet
> points. It looks like the width of these lines is slightly shorter than
> the others.
>
> > +- Once the review has settled and everyone involved in the review agrees that
> > +  the patches are ready, the Git maintainer, and others determine a release date
> > +  as well as the release trains that are serviced. The decision regarding which
> > +  versions need a backported fix is based on input from the reporter, the
> > +  contributor who worked on the patches, and from stakeholders.   Operators
>
> There are a few extra spaces between "from stakeholders." and "Operators"
>
> Thanks,
> Taylor
>
> [1]: https://lore.kernel.org/git/xmqqo7u5m8ku.fsf@gitster.g/
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  1. embargoed releases: also describe the git-security list and the processJulia Ramer via GitGitGadget, Sep 1, 2022
  2. Junio C HamanoSep 2, 2022
  3. Julia RamerSep 27, 2022
  4. Junio C HamanoSep 28, 2022
  5. Julia RamerOct 18, 2022
  6. Junio C HamanoOct 19, 2022
  7. Junio C HamanoSep 2, 2022
  8. Johannes SchindelinSep 3, 2022
  9. Junio C HamanoSep 5, 2022
  10. embargoed releases: also describe the git-security list and the processJulia Ramer via GitGitGadget, Oct 19, 2022
  11. Junio C HamanoOct 19, 2022
  12. Taylor BlauOct 19, 2022
  13. Junio C HamanoOct 19, 2022
  14. Taylor BlauOct 19, 2022
  15. Junio C HamanoOct 19, 2022
  16. Taylor BlauOct 20, 2022
  17. embargoed releases: also describe the git-security list and the processJulia Ramer via GitGitGadget, Oct 21, 2022
  18. Junio C HamanoOct 21, 2022
  19. Julia RamerOct 24, 2022
  20. Junio C HamanoOct 24, 2022
  21. Taylor BlauOct 22, 2022
  22. Julia RamerOct 24, 2022
  23. embargoed releases: also describe the git-security list and the processJulia Ramer via GitGitGadget, Oct 24, 2022
  24. Junio C HamanoOct 24, 2022

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