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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +layout: page |
| 3 | +title: Security Incident Response Checklist |
| 4 | +redirect_from: /security-incident-response-checklist |
| 5 | +page_ref: /security-incident-response-checklist.html |
| 6 | +--- |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +A Termux security incident response will normally have the following `5` phases. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +- [Phase 1: Initial Assessment and Validation](#phase-1-initial-assessment-and-validation) |
| 11 | +- [Phase 2: Immediate Response and Mitigation](#phase-2-immediate-response-and-mitigation) |
| 12 | +- [Phase 3: Impact Assessment and User Analysis](#phase-3-impact-assessment-and-user-analysis) |
| 13 | +- [Phase 4: Communication and Release](#phase-4-communication-and-release) |
| 14 | +- [Phase 5: Post-Incident Review](#phase-5-post-incident-review) |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +See also [Emergency Contacts](#emergency-contacts). |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +--- |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +## Phase 1: Initial Assessment and Validation |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +### Updates |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +<< Use this section to detail the report received, initial assessment, and validation results. >> |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +Example: |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +I have reviewed the security report and confirmed this vulnerability exists in termux component or package FOOBAR. |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | +Assessment of exploitability: |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +- Attack complexity: [High/Medium/Low] |
| 39 | +- Prerequisites: [Authentication required/Network access/Specific configuration/etc] |
| 40 | +- User interaction required: [Yes/No] |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +Potential impact: |
| 43 | +- User data confidentiality: [At risk/Not affected] |
| 44 | +- Termux VPS integrity: [At risk/Not affected] |
| 45 | +- Estimated affected installations: [Number/Percentage] |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +### Resources |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +- [Termux Security Policy](https://termux.dev/security) |
| 50 | +- [CVE Scoring Calculator](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln-metrics/cvss/v3-calculator) |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +### Tasks |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +- [ ] Reproduce the vulnerability in test environment. |
| 55 | +- [ ] Assess CVSS score and severity level. |
| 56 | +- [ ] Check if vulnerability affects current stable release. |
| 57 | +- [ ] Check if vulnerability affects current beta release (if applicable). |
| 58 | +- [ ] Determine if this requires immediate action or can wait for next release cycle. |
| 59 | +- [ ] Document technical details and root cause. |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +### Assessment Summary |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +- **Severity Level**: `Critical|High|Medium|Low` |
| 64 | +- **CVSS Score**: `X.X` |
| 65 | +- **Affects versions**: `X.Y.Z to X.Y.Z` |
| 66 | +- **Root cause**: Brief technical explanation |
| 67 | +- **Introduced in commit/version**: `commit-hash` or `vX.Y.Z` |
| 68 | +- **Attack vector**: `Malicious termux package|another installed app|...` |
| 69 | +- **Estimated timeline for fix**: `X days/weeks` |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +--- |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | + |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +## Phase 2: Immediate Response and Mitigation |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +### Updates |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +<< Document immediate actions taken and mitigation strategies or call out any blockers or challenges. >> |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +Example: |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +Working on hotfix for component FOOBAR version X.Y.Z. Temporary workaround available by removing/disabling [feature/package]. |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +### Tasks |
| 90 | + |
| 91 | +- [ ] Implement immediate workaround if possible. |
| 92 | +- [ ] Update security advisory draft. |
| 93 | +- [ ] Prepare patch/hotfix. |
| 94 | +- [ ] Test fix thoroughly in development environment. |
| 95 | +- [ ] Prepare updated Docker images and binaries. |
| 96 | +- [ ] Draft security advisory for GitHub Security Advisories. |
| 97 | +- [ ] Consider if coordinated disclosure timeline needs adjustment. |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +### Mitigation Details |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +- **Workaround available**: `Yes|No` - If yes, describe briefly |
| 102 | +- **Fix implemented on**: `YYYY-MM-DD` |
| 103 | +- **Patch/hotfix version**: `vX.Y.Z` |
| 104 | +- **GitHub Security Advisory ID**: `GHSA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX` |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +--- |
| 107 | + |
| 108 | + |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +## Phase 3: Impact Assessment and User Analysis |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +### Updates |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +<< Analysis of potential impact on the Termux deployments. >> |
| 119 | + |
| 120 | +Based on app-download statistics from F-Droid, or package download statistics from VPS, approximately X installations may be affected. |
| 121 | + |
| 122 | +### Tasks |
| 123 | + |
| 124 | +- [ ] Estimate number of vulnerable installations. |
| 125 | +- [ ] Assess if default configurations are vulnerable. |
| 126 | +- [ ] If possible, review if vulnerability has been exploited (check logs etc). |
| 127 | +- [ ] Determine if any user data may have been compromised. |
| 128 | +- [ ] Check for indicators of active exploitation in the wild. |
| 129 | + |
| 130 | +### Analysis Notes |
| 131 | + |
| 132 | +_Document your impact assessment process and findings._ |
| 133 | + |
| 134 | +### Impact Summary |
| 135 | + |
| 136 | +- **Estimated vulnerable installations**: `~X out of Y` |
| 137 | +- **Default configuration vulnerable**: `Yes|No` |
| 138 | +- **Evidence of exploitation**: `Found|Not found|Unknown` |
| 139 | +- **User data potentially at risk**: `Email content|Credentials|Keys|Configuration|None` |
| 140 | +- **Confidence in assessment**: `High|Medium|Low` |
| 141 | + |
| 142 | +--- |
| 143 | + |
| 144 | + |
| 145 | + |
| 146 | + |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | + |
| 149 | + |
| 150 | +## Phase 4: Communication and Release |
| 151 | + |
| 152 | +### Updates |
| 153 | + |
| 154 | +<< Communication strategy and release timeline. >> |
| 155 | + |
| 156 | +Security release vX.Y.Z will be published on YYYY-MM-DD with coordinated disclosure. |
| 157 | + |
| 158 | +### Tasks |
| 159 | + |
| 160 | +**Pre-release preparation:** |
| 161 | + |
| 162 | +- [ ] Finalize security patch. |
| 163 | +- [ ] Prepare release notes with security details. |
| 164 | +- [ ] Update documentation if needed. |
| 165 | +- [ ] Test automated update mechanisms. |
| 166 | +- [ ] Prepare GitHub Security Advisory. |
| 167 | + |
| 168 | +**Communication channels:** |
| 169 | + |
| 170 | +- [ ] Draft announcement for Termux community on website, reddit and matrix/discord. |
| 171 | +- [ ] Prepare release announcement for GitHub. |
| 172 | +- [ ] Draft security advisory content. |
| 173 | +- [ ] Consider notification to major distributors/packagers. |
| 174 | + |
| 175 | +**Release execution:** |
| 176 | + |
| 177 | +- [ ] Update bootstraps for termux-app (if applicable). |
| 178 | +- [ ] Publish patched version to GitHub releases. |
| 179 | +- [ ] Publish GitHub Security Advisory. |
| 180 | +- [ ] Post to community channels (reddit/matrix/discord). |
| 181 | +- [ ] Update project website/documentation. |
| 182 | +- [ ] Submit CVE request if warranted (CVSS ≥ 4.0). |
| 183 | + |
| 184 | +**Post-release:** |
| 185 | + |
| 186 | +- [ ] Monitor community channels for questions. |
| 187 | +- [ ] Track adoption of security update. |
| 188 | +- [ ] Follow up on any additional reports. |
| 189 | +- [ ] Document lessons learned. |
| 190 | + |
| 191 | +### Communication Record |
| 192 | + |
| 193 | +- **Security release published**: `YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM UTC` |
| 194 | +- **GitHub Security Advisory**: `GHSA-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX` |
| 195 | +- **CVE ID** (if applicable): `CVE-YYYY-XXXXX` |
| 196 | +- **Community announcement**: [Link to forum post] |
| 197 | +- **Estimated time to 50% adoption**: `X days/weeks` |
| 198 | + |
| 199 | +--- |
| 200 | + |
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| 204 | + |
| 205 | + |
| 206 | + |
| 207 | +## Phase 5: Post-Incident Review |
| 208 | + |
| 209 | +### What went well? |
| 210 | +- |
| 211 | + |
| 212 | +### What could be improved? |
| 213 | +- |
| 214 | + |
| 215 | +### Action items for future incidents: |
| 216 | +- [ ] |
| 217 | +- [ ] |
| 218 | +- [ ] |
| 219 | + |
| 220 | +### Process improvements: |
| 221 | +- [ ] |
| 222 | +- [ ] |
| 223 | + |
| 224 | +--- |
| 225 | + |
| 226 | + |
| 227 | + |
| 228 | + |
| 229 | + |
| 230 | + |
| 231 | + |
| 232 | +## Emergency Contacts |
| 233 | + |
| 234 | +- [@Grimler91](https://github.com/Grimler91) ([grimler@termux.dev](mailto:grimler@termux.dev)) |
| 235 | +- [@agnostic-apollo](https://github.com/agnostic-apollo) ([agnostic-apollo@termux.dev](mailto:agnostic-apollo@termux.dev)) |
| 236 | + |
| 237 | +--- |
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