Software Testing

Buffer-Overflow-Vulnerabilities-KrishnaG-CEO

2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (CWE-119)

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CWE-119 pertains to scenarios where software operations exceed the allocated memory buffer’s boundaries, leading to buffer overflows. This flaw can result in various adverse consequences, including data corruption, application crashes, and security vulnerabilities exploitable by attackers. A buffer overflow occurs when data written to a memory buffer exceeds its storage capacity, potentially overwriting adjacent memory locations.

Software-Testing-vs-PenTest-KrishnaG-CEO

Building a Secure House: Understanding the Difference Between Software Testing and Penetration Testing,

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Software Testing: Makes sure the house is built correctly and works as planned (lights turn on, doors open, etc.). They check for bugs and defects like leaky faucets (improper functionality) or uneven floors (bad user experience).

Penetration Testing: Tries to break into the house like a thief (ethical hacker) to find any weak spots (vulnerabilities) that real criminals could exploit. They might discover unlocked windows (security flaws) or weak walls (exploitable vulnerabilities).