Whereas a white hat will generally work with a vendor to correct the flaw, within a time frame, or under certain conditions, grey hats may attempt to pressure vendors to release a patch for a flaw through the possibility of disclosure.
Grey hats may attempt to pressure vendors. This is to release a patch for a flaw through the possibility of disclosure. A white hat will generally work with a vendor to correct the flaw or under certain conditions. This is within a time frame.