Software patching is one of the most significant mechanisms to combat vulnerabilities. To
demystify underlying patch details, the techniques of patch differential analysis (aka patch …

In this article, we focus on data-only patches, a specific type of security patches not incurring
any structural changes. As one of the most significant causes leading to false negatives …

Open-source kernels have been adopted by massive downstream vendors on billions of
devices. However, these vendors often omit or delay the adoption of patches released in the …

In the face of growing vulnerabilities found in open-source software, the need to identify
{discreet} security patches has become paramount. The lack of consistency in how software …

Offensive and defensive players in the cyber security sphere constantly react to either party's
actions. This reactive approach works well for attackers but can be devastating for …

Security patches, embedding both vulnerable code and the corresponding fixes, are of great
significance to vulnerability detection and software maintenance. However, the existing …

After a program has crashed and terminated abnormally, it typically leaves behind a
snapshot of its crashing state in the form of a core dump. While a core dump carries a large …

During the lifecycle of a software system, software patches are committed to software
repositories to fix discovered bugs or append new features. Unfortunately, the patches may …

The growth of open-source software has increased the risk of hidden vulnerabilities that can
affect downstream software applications. This concern is further exacerbated by software …

The increasing cost of successful cyberattacks has caused a mindset shift, whereby
defenders now employ proactive defenses, namely software bug hunting, alongside existing …