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+# Security Policy 
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+## Reporting a Vulnerability
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+To report a security issue, file a [Private Security Report](https://github.com/Canonical/chisel/security/advisories/new) with a description of the issue, the steps you took to create the issue, affected versions, and, if known, mitigations for the issue.
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+The [Ubuntu Security disclosure and embargo policy](https://ubuntu.com/security/disclosure-policy) contains more information about what you can expect when you contact us and what we expect from you.
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