A security vulnerability has been disclosed in the popular binary-parser npm library that, if successfully exploited, could result in the execution of arbitrary JavaScript. The vulnerability, tracked ...

Abstract: Automatic exploit generation (AEG) is widely recognized as one of the most effective methods for assessing the risk level of vulnerabilities. To exploit heap-related vulnerabilities, it is ...

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Artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve binary code analysis and, in turn, make the software supply chain more secure. Effective binary code analysis is paramount as supply chain risks rise.

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Cory Benfield discusses the evolution of ...

There’s an old story from the Jewish tradition about a group of rabbis debating who owns a bird found near a property line. The rule seems simple—birds on one side belong to the property owner, birds ...

Abstract: Binary Code Similarity Detection (BCSD), a technique for assessing the similarity between two given binary code snippets, holds significant value in searching for vulnerable functions within ...

The so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is starting to put together a team to migrate the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) computer systems entirely off one of its oldest ...

Optimizations in programming have mostly been associated with more efficient data structures or algorithms. Any optimization that uses hardware resources explicitly is generally considered premature, ...

As Java turns 30 this year, its grip on enterprise applications holds firm. The multipurpose programming language has evolved through more than two-dozen iterations, an acquisition by Oracle from Sun ...