18746458. OPEN SOURCE LIBRARY SECURITY RATING simplified abstract (SAP SE)
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OPEN SOURCE LIBRARY SECURITY RATING
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Chuyunxiao Zhong of Shanghai (CN)
OPEN SOURCE LIBRARY SECURITY RATING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18746458 titled 'OPEN SOURCE LIBRARY SECURITY RATING
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes a system for generating ratings for open source libraries based on various factors such as dependencies, vulnerabilities, age, popularity, and history. The system also includes an authorization component that uses these ratings to approve, deny, or recommend alternative libraries for developers adding libraries to software applications.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Rating system for open source libraries based on dependencies, vulnerabilities, age, popularity, and history - Authorization system for approving, denying, or recommending alternative libraries for developers - Version-specific ratings based on base score and version score
- Potential Applications:**
- Software development - Library management - Security assessment
- Problems Solved:**
- Difficulty in assessing the quality and security of open source libraries - Lack of standardized rating system for libraries - Challenges in making informed decisions when adding libraries to software applications
- Benefits:**
- Improved decision-making for developers - Enhanced security and quality assessment of libraries - Streamlined library management process
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include software development tools, security assessment services, and library management platforms. This technology could be valuable for companies looking to enhance the security and quality of their software applications.
- Prior Art:**
Prior art related to this technology may include existing library rating systems, security assessment tools, and software development platforms that incorporate similar features.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Researchers may be exploring ways to enhance the rating system by incorporating additional factors or improving the accuracy of vulnerability assessments. Stay updated on the latest research in library security and quality assessment.
- Questions about library rating technology:**
1. How does the rating system account for dependencies and vulnerabilities in open source libraries? 2. What are the potential implications of using this technology for software development companies?
Original Abstract Submitted
An open source library rating is generated for an open source library based on dependencies of the library, vulnerabilities of the library, an age of the library, a popularity of the library, a history of the library, or any suitable combination thereof. The rating of a specific version of a library may be generated based on a base score for all versions of the library and a version score for the specific version of the library. An authorization system receives a request from a developer to add a library to a software application. In response, the authorization system accesses a rating for the library. Based on the rating, the authorization system approves the request, denies the request, or recommends an alternative library.
