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Security Policy for Containerization Module

This document outlines security procedures and policies for the Containerization module.

Reporting a Vulnerability​

If you discover a security vulnerability within this module, please report it to us as soon as possible. We take all security reports seriously.

DO NOT report security vulnerabilities through public GitHub issues.

Instead, please email the project maintainers with the subject line: "SECURITY Vulnerability Report: Containerization Module - Security Issue".

Please include the following information in your report:

  • A description of the vulnerability and its potential impact.
  • Steps to reproduce the vulnerability, including any specific configurations or conditions required.
  • Any proof-of-concept code or examples.
  • The version(s) of the module affected.
  • Your name and contact information (optional).

We aim to acknowledge receipt of your vulnerability report within 2-3 business days and will work with you to understand and remediate the issue.

Security Updates​

Security patches and updates for this module will be documented in the project CHANGELOG and released as part of regular version updates. Critical vulnerabilities may warrant out-of-band releases.

Scope​

This security policy applies only to the containerization module within the Codomyrmex project.

Threat Model​

Security Considerations​

  1. Container Image Security

    • Threat: Vulnerable or malicious container images could introduce security vulnerabilities
    • Mitigation: Scan images for vulnerabilities, use trusted base images, implement image signing and verification

  2. Container Escape

    • Threat: Containers may escape isolation and access host system resources
    • Mitigation: Use proper container isolation, implement security policies, restrict container capabilities

  3. Registry Security

    • Threat: Compromised container registries could distribute malicious images
    • Mitigation: Use secure registries with authentication, verify image signatures, implement access controls

  4. Secret Exposure

    • Threat: Secrets stored in container images or environment variables may be exposed
    • Mitigation: Use secret management systems, avoid hardcoding secrets, implement proper secret rotation

  5. Network Security

    • Threat: Unrestricted container networking could allow unauthorized access
    • Mitigation: Implement network policies, use network segmentation, restrict container network access

  6. Kubernetes Security

    • Threat: Misconfigured Kubernetes deployments could expose sensitive resources
    • Mitigation: Implement RBAC, use security contexts, apply network policies, regular security audits

Best Practices for Using This Module​

  • Always use the latest stable version of the module.
  • Scan container images for vulnerabilities before deployment.
  • Use trusted base images from official sources.
  • Implement proper container isolation and security policies.
  • Store secrets securely and never embed them in container images.
  • Use secure container registries with authentication and access controls.
  • Implement network policies to restrict container communications.
  • Follow the principle of least privilege when configuring container permissions.
  • Regularly update container images and base images for security patches.
  • Monitor container runtime activities for suspicious behavior.

Thank you for helping keep Codomyrmex and the Containerization module secure.