ISO/IEC 29147:2018
ISO/IEC 29147 provides guidelines for the disclosure of potential vulnerabilities in products and online services. It addresses how vendors should receive vulnerability reports, process them, and publish advisories. Complements ISO/IEC 30111 which covers internal vulnerability handling processes.
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Framework Domains (5)
Clause 1-4: Introduction
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-1 | Scope |
| 29147-3 | Terms and definitions |
| 29147-4 | Abbreviated terms |
| 30111-1 | Scope |
| 30111-3 | Terms and definitions |
| 30111-4 | Abbreviated terms |
Clause 5: Vulnerability Disclosure Concepts
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-5.10 | Vulnerability exploitation |
| 29147-5.11 | Vulnerabilities and risk |
| 29147-5.4 | Systems, components, and services |
| 29147-5.5 | Stakeholder roles |
| 29147-5.6 | Vulnerability handling process summary |
| 29147-5.7 | Information exchange during vulnerability disclosure |
| 29147-5.8 | Confidentiality |
| 29147-5.9 | Vulnerability advisories |
Clause 6: Receiving Vulnerability Reports
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-6.1 | General receiving guidelines |
| 29147-6.2 | Vulnerability report contents |
| 29147-6.3 | Initial assessment |
| 29147-6.4 | Further investigation |
| 29147-6.5 | Ongoing communication |
| 29147-6.6 | Coordinator involvement |
| 29147-6.7 | Operational security |
Clause 7: Publishing Vulnerability Advisories
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-7.3 | Advisory publication guidelines |
| 29147-7.4 | Advisory content elements |
| 29147-7.5 | Communication channels |
| 29147-7.6 | Advisory format |
| 29147-7.7 | Advisory authenticity |
| 29147-7.8 | Remediation information |
Clause 8-9: Coordination and Disclosure Policy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 29147-8.1 | Coordination general |
| 29147-8.2 | Vendors playing multiple roles |
| 29147-9.1 | Vulnerability disclosure policy development |
| 29147-9.2 | Contact mechanisms and scope |
| 29147-9.3 | Communication expectations and timelines |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ISO/IEC 29147:2018?
ISO/IEC 29147:2018 is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 32 controls. ISO/IEC 29147 provides guidelines for the disclosure of potential vulnerabilities in products and online services. It addresses how vendors should receive vulnerability reports, process them, and publish advisories. Complements ISO/IEC 30111 which covers internal vulnerability handling processes. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does ISO/IEC 29147:2018 have?
ISO/IEC 29147:2018 has 32 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Clause 5: Vulnerability Disclosure Concepts (8 controls), Clause 6: Receiving Vulnerability Reports (7 controls), Clause 1-4: Introduction (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does ISO/IEC 29147:2018 map to?
ISO/IEC 29147:2018 maps to 598 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FTC Health Breach Notification Rule (25% coverage), NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0) (25% coverage), NIST AI 600-1 Generative AI Profile (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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