In this technology-driven era, software development and maintenance is a rapidly growing
domain and is predestined to thrive over the coming decade. But the growing demand for …

Data, as one of the most valuable assets for both individuals and companies in the digital
age, is increasingly exposed to the threat of cyberattacks caused by software vulnerabilities …

Zero-day exploits represent one of the most severe and challenging threats in the realm
ofcybersecurity. These exploits target software vulnerabilities that are unknown to the …

The rate at which software vulnerabilities are discovered is growing: the National
Vulnerability Database includes over 100,000 vulnerabilities, and 10% of these entries were …

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of software vulnerabilities based on different
technical parameters. The taxonomy of vulnerabilities presented here offers an insight into …

The call for a dramatic reduction in software vulnerability is heard from multiple sources,
recently from the February 2016 Federal Cybersecurity Research and Development …

With the current security climate throughout the Internet, a large emphasis is being placed
on protecting software systems from attack by a malicious entity. Most successful attacks …

Vulnerability exploitation is a major threat vector for cyber attacks [2], making vulnerability
assessment a crucial moment in the security management process. The “criticality” of a …

Computer security is a matter of great interest. In the last decade there have been numerous
cases of cybercrime based on the exploitation of software vulnerabilities. This fact has …

Software systems inherently contain vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the past
resulting in significant revenue losses. The study of various aspects related to vulnerabilities …