Exploit Detector for Software Vulnerability Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in protecting against vulnerability exploits between the time a security bulletin is posted and when a corresponding security fix is applied, due to potential downtime and disruption costs, as well as delays in applying fixes by administrators or users.
Innovation Solution
An exploit detector is transmitted along with the security fix, which can be installed on the system to detect and mitigate exploits before the security fix is fully implemented, using standard programming languages and tools like host-based firewalls to monitor for system state changes and network patterns, and notify administrators of attacks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If security fixes are applied immediately after a vulnerability is discovered, then system protection against exploits is improved, but system downtime and service disruption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by implementing an exploit detector that is deployed and activated before the security fix is applied. This detector monitors for exploit attempts during the delay period, enabling early detection and response to attacks before the system is patched, thus maintaining protection without requiring immediate system downtime.
Solution Approach 2:
The exploit detector serves as an intermediary solution between the vulnerability discovery and the security fix application. It bridges the gap by providing active monitoring and detection capabilities during the interim period, allowing administrators to delay fix application without completely compromising system security.
2Productivity
If security fixes are delayed to avoid downtime, then system availability is improved, but vulnerability exposure time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The exploit detector implements feedback by continuously monitoring for exploit attempts and providing real-time alerts to administrators. This feedback mechanism allows the system to maintain high availability while compensating for the extended vulnerability exposure period through active detection and notification, enabling timely response to actual attack attempts.
Solution Approach 2:
The exploit detector acts as an intermediary monitoring system that operates during the delay period between vulnerability discovery and fix application. It reduces the effective risk exposure by providing detection capabilities without requiring the system to be taken offline, thus maintaining productivity while managing vulnerability exposure.
3Stability of the object's composition
If administrators wait to test security fixes, then system stability is improved, but security response time decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The exploit detector is deployed as a preliminary measure before the security fix is applied and tested. This allows the system to maintain stability by avoiding premature patching while simultaneously providing security monitoring capabilities that reduce the effective response time gap by detecting exploits during the testing delay period.
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AI summary
An embodiment of the invention provides an apparatus and method for automatic detection of a vulnerability exploit. The apparatus and method are configured to post a security vulnerability warning indicating a vulnerability of software; provide an exploit detector; and use the exploit detector to detect an attempted exploit that targets the vulnerability.