Eliminating false-positive reports resulting from static analysis of computer software
US8745578B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3604
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for eliminating false-positive reports resulting from static analysis of computer software is provided herein. The system includes the following components executed by a processor: a modeler configured to model a computer code into a model that defines sources, sinks, and flows; a static analyzer configured to apply static analysis to the code or the model, to yield reports indicative of at least one issue relating to one or more of the flows; a preconditions generator configured to generate preconditions for eliminating false-positive issues in the reports, based on the model and user-provided input; and a preconditions checker configured to apply the generated preconditions to the reports for eliminating false-positive issues in the reports.
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