Code Curmudgeon

Hackers and Do-Gooders

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Code Curmudgeon

What do hackers and do-gooders have in common? Well the other day when I was looking for detail on some hacking incidents, I ran...

Remembering a friend and luminary

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Code Curmudgeon

Earlier this year my longtime friend/boss/partner/hunting buddy Adam Kolawa died. We worked together since 1992, before the internet went commercial. Over the last nearly...

SQL Injection – When Will We Learn?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Code Curmudgeon

Once again a major web site has been hacked using good old-fashioned SQL injection. Over the weekend Nokia’s developer forum was hacked, resulting in...

What Went Wrong with Static Analysis?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Code Curmudgeon

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Let me say up front that I’m a big fan of static code analysis. I’m one of the people that believe that when static...

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CAN (Controller Area Network): Controller Area Network aka CAN aka CAN Bus is a wiring standard for vehicles that enables communication between various components and devices without having a host computer. For example doors, brakes, transmission.
false positive: A result that is incorrect. Strictly speaking, it means that the tool providing the answer got it wrong. Generally it has a broader usage, meaning an error message that the developer doesn't think is important or real, either because of context or misunderstanding by the developer.
static analysis: Any form of software analysis that can be done on the code without actually executing the code. Encompasses techniques like pattern-based analysis, metrics, code review, etc.