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=How to patch a core-security bug in Firefox - developer guidelines=
=How to patch a core-security bug in Firefox - developer guidelines=


A bug has been reported as security-sensitive in Bugzilla and received a security rating.  
A bug has been reported as security-sensitive in Bugzilla and received a security rating.
If this bug is private - which is most of the cases for reported security bugs - '''the process for patching is slightly different than the usual process for fixing a bug'''.
If this bug is private - which is most likely for a reported security bug - '''the process for patching is slightly different than the usual process for fixing a bug'''.


Here are security guidelines to follow if you’re involved in reviewing, testing and landing a security patch.
Here are security guidelines to follow if you’re involved in reviewing, testing and landing a security patch.
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