diff --git a/Documentation/process/security-bugs.rst b/Documentation/process/security-bugs.rst index 27b028e85861..6dc525858125 100644 --- a/Documentation/process/security-bugs.rst +++ b/Documentation/process/security-bugs.rst @@ -148,7 +148,15 @@ run additional tests. Reports where the reporter does not respond promptly or cannot effectively discuss their findings may be abandoned if the communication does not quickly improve. -The report must be sent to maintainers, with the security team in ``Cc:``. +The report must be sent to maintainers. If there are two or fewer +recipients in your message, you must also always Cc: the Linux kernel +security team who will ensure the message is delivered to the proper +people, and will be able to assist small maintainer teams with processes +they may not be familiar with. For larger teams, Cc: the Linux kernel +security team for your first few reports or when seeking specific help, +such as when resending a message which got no response within a week. +Once you have become comfortable with the process for a few reports, it is +no longer necessary to Cc: the security list when sending to large teams. The Linux kernel security team can be contacted by email at . This is a private list of security officers who will help verify the bug report and assist developers working on a fix.