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A Hybrid Approach for Evaluation and Prioritization of Software Vulnerabilities

In: Predictive Analytics in System Reliability

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  • Vivek Kumar

    (University of Delhi)

  • Misbah Anjum

    (Amity University)

  • Vernika Agarwal

    (Amity University)

  • P. K. Kapur

    (Amity University)

Abstract

A software vulnerability is a technical flaw or glitch in the software which might be exploited to contravene the security policy of the system. The intensity of software vulnerabilities amplifies at an exponential rate, which is a tedious task for software testers. The removal of these vulnerabilities is an important task for software developers. With the constraint on the cost and time limitations, it becomes important to prioritize the software vulnerabilities and identify those vulnerabilities which are most severe. In this study, we have sub-grouped software vulnerability types into two categories: code execution vulnerabilities and improper authentication vulnerabilities. In this view, the present study focuses on assessing the vulnerabilities which are most prone to attacks. The study utilizes a hybrid methodology comprising of the fuzzy Best Worst Method to prioritize the identified software vulnerabilities, followed by a two-way analysis to integrate the opinion of decision-makers. The research findings show that the vulnerabilities that are caused because of improper code execution are more severe than those of authentication error vulnerabilities. The present framework is validated by using the case of an Indian software testing company situated in the National capital region of India.

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  • Vivek Kumar & Misbah Anjum & Vernika Agarwal & P. K. Kapur, 2023. "A Hybrid Approach for Evaluation and Prioritization of Software Vulnerabilities," Springer Series in Reliability Engineering, in: Vijay Kumar & Hoang Pham (ed.), Predictive Analytics in System Reliability, pages 39-51, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ssrchp:978-3-031-05347-4_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-05347-4_3
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