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@@ -52,6 +52,9 @@ OpenSSL  -  Frequently Asked Questions
 * Why does the OpenSSL test suite fail in sha512t on x86 CPU?
 * Why does compiler fail to compile sha512.c?
 * Test suite still fails, what to do?
+* I think I've found a bug, what should I do?
+* I'm SURE I've found a bug, how do I report it?
+* I've found a security issue, how do I report it?
 
 [PROG] Questions about programming with OpenSSL
 
@@ -709,6 +712,64 @@ never make sense, and tend to emerge when you least expect them. In order
 to identify one, drop optimization level, e.g. by editing CFLAG line in
 top-level Makefile, recompile and re-run the test.
 
+* I think I've found a bug, what should I do?
+
+If you are a new user then it is quite likely you haven't found a bug and
+something is happening you aren't familiar with. Check this FAQ, the associated
+documentation and the mailing lists for similar queries. If you are still
+unsure whether it is a bug or not submit a query to the openssl-users mailing
+list.
+
+* I'm SURE I've found a bug, how do I report it?
+
+Bug reports with no security implications should be sent to the request
+tracker. This can be done my mailing the report to rt@openssl.org (or its alias
+openssl-bugs@openssl.org), please note that messages sent to the request
+tracker also appear in the public openssl-dev mailing list.
+
+The report should be in plain text. Any patches should be sent as
+plain text attachments because some mailers corrupt patches sent inline.
+If your issue affects multiple versions of OpenSSL check any patch apply
+cleanly and, if possible include patches to each affected version.
+
+The report should be given a meaningful subject line briefly summarising the
+issue. Just "bug in OpenSSL" or "bug in OpenSSL 0.9.8n" is not very helpful.
+
+By sending reports to the request tracker the bug can then be given a priority
+and assigned to the appropriate maintainer. The history of discussions can be
+accessed and if the issue has been addressed or a reason why not. If patches
+are sent to openssl-dev instead only they can be lost if a team member has to
+wade through months of old messages to review the discussion.
+
+See also http://www.openssl.org/support/rt.html
+
+* I've found a security issue, how do I report it?
+
+If you think your bug has security implications then please send it to
+openssl-security@openssl.org if you don't get a prompt reply at least 
+acknowledging receipt then resend or mail it directly to one of the
+more active team members (e.g. steve@openssl.org).
+
+[PROG] Questions about programming with OpenSSL
+
+* Is OpenSSL thread-safe?
+* I've compiled a program under Windows and it crashes: why?
+* How do I read or write a DER encoded buffer using the ASN1 functions?
+* OpenSSL uses DER but I need BER format: does OpenSSL support BER?
+* I've tried using <M_some_evil_pkcs12_macro> and I get errors why?
+* I've called <some function> and it fails, why?
+* I just get a load of numbers for the error output, what do they mean?
+* Why do I get errors about unknown algorithms?
+* Why can't the OpenSSH configure script detect OpenSSL?
+* Can I use OpenSSL's SSL library with non-blocking I/O?
+* Why doesn't my server application receive a client certificate?
+* Why does compilation fail due to an undefined symbol NID_uniqueIdentifier?
+* I think I've detected a memory leak, is this a bug?
+* Why does Valgrind complain about the use of uninitialized data?
+* Why doesn't a memory BIO work when a file does?
+* Where are the declarations and implementations of d2i_X509() etc?
+
+
 [PROG] ========================================================================
 
 * Is OpenSSL thread-safe?