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* chore(release): prepare v0.8.0-beta * docs(web): align release messaging with v0.8.0-beta features * docs(web): tighten homepage messaging for v0.8.0-beta
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# Security Policy
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## Supported Versions
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| Version | Supported |
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| ------- | ------------------ |
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| 0.8.x | :white_check_mark: |
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| 0.7.x | :x: |
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| 0.6.x | :x: |
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| < 0.6 | :x: |
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## Reporting a Vulnerability
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We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability within Vocalinux, please follow these steps:
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### Do NOT
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- Open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
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- Disclose the vulnerability publicly before it's fixed
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### Do
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1. **Email the maintainer directly**: Send an email to jatinkrmalik@gmail.com with:
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- A clear description of the vulnerability
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- Steps to reproduce the issue
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- Potential impact assessment
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- Any suggested fixes (optional)
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2. **Use the subject line**: "Vocalinux Security Vulnerability Report"
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3. **Wait for acknowledgment**: You should receive a response within 48 hours
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### What to Expect
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1. **Acknowledgment**: We'll confirm receipt within 48 hours
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2. **Assessment**: We'll evaluate the severity and impact
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3. **Timeline**: We'll provide an estimated fix timeline
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4. **Fix**: We'll work on a fix and coordinate disclosure
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5. **Credit**: If desired, we'll credit you in the release notes
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## Security Considerations
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### Privacy
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Vocalinux is designed with privacy in mind:
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- **Offline by default**: whisper.cpp (default), Whisper, and VOSK engines all work completely offline
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- **Local processing**: All speech recognition happens on your device
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- **No data collection**: We don't collect or transmit your voice data
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- **No telemetry**: We don't track usage or behavior
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### whisper.cpp (Default Engine)
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whisper.cpp is the default speech recognition engine:
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- High-performance C++ implementation
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- Processes completely locally on your machine
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- Models are downloaded once and cached locally
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- No audio data is sent to external servers
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- Supports Vulkan GPU acceleration for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA GPUs
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### Whisper AI (OpenAI)
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OpenAI's Whisper is also available as an alternative:
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- PyTorch-based implementation
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- Processes locally on your machine
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- Models are downloaded once and cached locally
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- No audio data is sent to external servers
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### File Permissions
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The application stores data in:
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- `~/.config/vocalinux/` - Configuration (mode 700)
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- `~/.local/share/vocalinux/` - Data and models (mode 700)
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### Known Limitations
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1. **Text injection**: Uses xdotool/wtype which may have implications for input monitoring
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2. **Keyboard shortcuts**: Global keyboard hooks require appropriate permissions
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3. **Virtual environments**: Running in a venv provides some isolation
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## Updates
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Keep your installation updated to receive security fixes:
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```bash
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cd vocalinux
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git pull origin main
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pip install --upgrade -e .
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```
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## Contact
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For security concerns: jatinkrmalik@gmail.com
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For general issues: https://github.com/jatinkrmalik/vocalinux/issues
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