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Security vulnerability detection

US10614223B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/033
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one example in accordance with tie present disclosure, a method for security vulnerability detection includes indexing a variety of internet sources comprising third party submitted information, to extract security vulnerabilities based on the third party submitted information. The method includes generating a security vulnerabilities list comprising security vulnerabilities from the internet source and generating a software components list comprising a software component used in an application. The method includes determining that a security vulnerability in the security vulnerabilities list affects the software component and determining a risk score of the security vulnerability. The method includes presenting the security vulnerability, the risk score and the software component via a user interface.

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