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Runtime detection of vulnerabilities in software containers

US10706145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2016
Grant dateJul 7, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/566
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for detecting vulnerabilities in software containers at runtime are provided. This method includes intercepting a request to instantiate a new software container in a first execution environment; creating a second execution environment; migrating the new software container from the first execution environment to the second execution environment for execution therein; monitoring the operation of the new software container in the second execution environment to detect at least one unauthorized action; and upon detection of the at least one unauthorized action, generating a detection event identifying at least a type of vulnerability associated with the detected unauthorized action.

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