RE: how to alert company of security hole

From: Jonathan Pokrzyk (jpokrzyk@matriximaging.com)
Date: Thu Mar 18 2004 - 16:35:51 EST


Serg,

What kind of vulnerabilities did you find? And did you actually exploit
any of them? Running a nessus scan is one thing. I'm would like to get
to the point where I can actually get into a system. Just looking for
some tips.

I'm not really the person to ask but I think as long as you haven't
damaged or stolen any of the data I doubt any company would spend its
resources on prosecuting you.

Jon

-----Original Message-----
From: Serg B. [mailto:sbonlinux@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:24 PM
To: pen-test@securityfocus.com
Cc: sbonlinux@hotmail.com
Subject: how to alert company of security hole

Hi All,
Not sure if this question belongs here or not, but ...
I am curious about an approach one would take in alerting a company that

their web site/e-shop has multiple vulnerabilities. In other words
should
the individual who discovered the holes contact the parties involved
directly or anonymously in fear of law suit?
Also, would one be swimming in murky waters if they were looking at some

reward for the discovery ...

   Cheers,
      Serg
      sbonlinux[AT]hotmail.com
      Your friendly neighborhood geek.

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