Responsible Disclosure has two forms: Coordinated disclosure where the vuln is disclosed to the vendor with a time limit for public disclosure. Full disclosure

Responsible Disclosure has two forms: Coordinated disclosure where the vuln is disclosed to the vendor with a time limit for public disclosure. Full disclosure, where the vuln is disclosed to the public so they can take mitigation steps. Irresponsible disclosure is selling the vuln to criminal groups or intelligence agencies.