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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Security Features

Built-in Security Measures

  • Memory Safety: Rust's memory safety prevents common vulnerabilities like buffer overflows
  • Type Safety: Strong typing prevents many classes of bugs
  • Input Validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized
  • Secure Communication: HTTPS/TLS for all network communications
  • Credential Management: Secure storage of Git credentials
  • Content Security Policy: CSP headers protect against XSS attacks

Security Configuration

  • Unsafe Code: Forbidden at workspace level (unsafe_code = "forbid")
  • CSP Headers: Configured in Tauri application
  • File System Access: Restricted to necessary directories only
  • Network Access: Limited to required Git operations

Reporting Security Issues

Please do not report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

If you discover a security vulnerability in GitIT, please follow these steps:

Responsible Disclosure Process

  1. Email us directly: Send a detailed report to vysonis@tuta.io

  2. Include the following information:

    • Description of the vulnerability
    • Steps to reproduce the issue
    • Potential impact and severity assessment
    • Any potential fixes or mitigations you've identified
    • Your contact information for follow-up
  3. Response Timeline:

    • Initial Response: Within 48 hours
    • Investigation: Within 7 days
    • Fix Timeline: Depends on severity (see below)
    • Public Disclosure: Coordinated with reporter

Security Best Practices

For Users

  • Keep GitIT Updated: Always use the latest version
  • Verify Downloads: Check signatures and checksums
  • Secure Credentials: Use SSH keys or secure credential storage
  • Review Permissions: Be aware of repository access permissions
  • Report Issues: Report any suspicious behavior

For Developers

  • Code Review: All code must be reviewed before merging
  • Static Analysis: Use security-focused linters and tools
  • Dependency Scanning: Regular vulnerability scans of dependencies
  • Testing: Include security tests in test suite
  • Documentation: Document security considerations

Security Audits and Testing

Automated Security Testing

  • Dependency Vulnerability Scanning: Regular scans using cargo audit
  • Code Analysis: Static analysis with security-focused tools
  • Memory Safety: Rust's built-in memory safety checks
  • Input Fuzzing: Fuzz testing for input validation

Manual Security Review

  • Code Review: Security-focused code reviews
  • Architecture Review: Regular security architecture reviews
  • Penetration Testing: Periodic penetration testing
  • Third-party Audits: External security audits for major releases

Security Policies

Data Handling

  • Local Storage: All Git data is stored locally
  • No Telemetry: No user data is collected or transmitted
  • Credential Storage: Credentials stored using system secure storage
  • Repository Access: Limited to user-specified repositories

Network Security

  • HTTPS Only: All network communications use HTTPS
  • Certificate Validation: Proper SSL/TLS certificate validation
  • No Proxy Bypass: Respect system proxy settings
  • Firewall Friendly: Works with standard firewall configurations

Update Security

  • Code Signing: All releases are cryptographically signed
  • Secure Distribution: Downloads served over HTTPS
  • Integrity Checks: Checksums provided for all releases
  • Auto-updater: Secure update mechanism using Tauri's updater

Security Configuration

Application Security Settings

// Workspace-level security configuration
[workspace.lints.rust]
unsafe_code = "forbid"  // Forbid unsafe code at workspace level

Tauri Security Configuration

{
  "app": {
    "security": {
      "csp": null  // Content Security Policy configuration
    }
  }
}

Incident Response

Security Incident Response Plan

  1. Detection: Monitor for security incidents
  2. Assessment: Evaluate severity and impact
  3. Containment: Prevent further damage
  4. Investigation: Determine root cause
  5. Remediation: Fix the vulnerability
  6. Communication: Notify affected parties
  7. Recovery: Restore normal operations

Communication Channels

  • Security Team: vysonis@tuta.io
  • Emergency Contact: For critical issues, contact maintainers directly

Please Note: This email should only be used for security-related issues. For general support or feature requests, please use our regular issue tracker.


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