GitLab‘s patented method involves managing source code through a system, scanning for vulnerabilities, and generating unique fingerprints for identified vulnerabilities based on their scope and offset. The process includes deduplication and storing data in a vulnerability database for effective vulnerability management. GlobalData’s report on GitLab gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for analyzing software projects for vulnerabilities
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11868482B2) outlines a method for analyzing software projects for vulnerabilities. The method involves receiving source code, generating a parse tree from the code, extracting scopes of source code blocks, receiving vulnerability reports from code scanners, matching vulnerabilities to corresponding scopes, generating fingerprints for vulnerabilities, deduplicating vulnerabilities using these fingerprints, and producing a refined vulnerabilities report. The method aims to streamline the identification and management of vulnerabilities within software projects by utilizing a systematic approach that involves parsing the code, matching vulnerabilities to specific scopes, and generating unique fingerprints for each vulnerability to aid in deduplication.
Furthermore, the patent details the use of a computer program product that implements the method described above. The program product includes instructions encoded on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium that, when executed by a processor, carry out the steps of receiving source code, generating a parse tree, extracting scopes, matching vulnerabilities to scopes, generating fingerprints, deduplicating vulnerabilities, and generating a refined vulnerabilities report. By automating these processes through a computer program product, the method becomes more efficient and scalable, allowing for the analysis of large software projects for vulnerabilities. The use of parse trees, scopes, and fingerprints enhances the accuracy and effectiveness of vulnerability identification and management, ultimately contributing to the overall security and integrity of software systems.
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