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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

Important Notice

apache2buddy-go is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. Users are responsible for reviewing the source code and running this software at their own risk.

This tool requires root privileges and analyzes system internals. You should only run apache2buddy-go on systems you own and control.

Use at Your Own Risk

By using apache2buddy-go, you acknowledge that:

  • This software requires root/administrator privileges
  • You have reviewed the source code before compilation
  • You understand the security implications of running system analysis tools
  • You accept full responsibility for any consequences of running this software
  • No warranties or guarantees are provided

Source Code Only

apache2buddy-go is distributed as source code only.

  • No pre-compiled binaries are provided
  • Users must clone the repository and build from source
  • This ensures you can review the code before execution
  • Building from source is the only supported installation method

Security Best Practices

When using apache2buddy-go:

  1. Review the code: Always examine the source before building
  2. Build from source: Clone the official repository and compile yourself
  3. Controlled environments: Only run on systems you own and control
  4. Understand the analysis: Know what system information is being accessed
  5. Monitor execution: Use debug mode to see exactly what the tool is doing

What apache2buddy-go Does

This tool performs read-only analysis:

  • Reads process memory information from /proc
  • Parses Apache configuration files
  • Analyzes Apache error logs
  • Checks system memory and running processes
  • Creates local log entries for historical tracking

It does NOT:

  • Modify any system files or configurations
  • Make network connections
  • Install or change software
  • Transmit data externally
  • Store sensitive information

Reporting Issues

If you discover potential security concerns:

  1. Review the source code to confirm the issue
  2. Open a GitHub issue with:
    • Clear description of the concern
    • Relevant code references
    • Suggested improvements

Disclaimer

This project follows the same security model as the original apache2buddy.pl - use at your own risk with full understanding of what the tool does.

System administrators are expected to:

  • Understand the tools they run
  • Review source code before execution
  • Accept responsibility for their system security

No support is provided for security issues arising from misuse or lack of understanding of the tool's functionality.

There aren't any published security advisories