Software Release Transaction Logs for Vulnerability Response
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing software distribution systems face challenges in efficiently tracking software releases and identifying vulnerabilities, leading to resource-intensive processes for problem resolution and corrective actions.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for tracking software releases through a transaction log that records deployment information, analyzing files for vulnerabilities, and initiating corrective actions, such as deploying new releases or rolling back to previous versions, to address identified risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional software distribution systems are used to track software releases, then software can be deployed to multiple devices, but it becomes difficult to determine which versions are being executed at various devices and the scope of problems affecting deployed software
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by embedding version identifiers and unique device identifiers in the software package before deployment. This allows the system to automatically track which version is executed at which device without requiring complex post-deployment monitoring infrastructure. The version information is prepared in advance and attached to the software release, enabling automatic tracking when the software is installed.
2Measurement precision
If manual methods are used to determine the scope of software problems, then problem identification can occur, but large amounts of computational resources and personnel resources are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by automatically collecting version identifier data from deployed devices and comparing it against the software release information. When a problem is identified, the system uses the tracked version information to automatically determine which devices are affected, providing immediate feedback without requiring manual investigation. This automated feedback loop eliminates the need for extensive computational resources and personnel to manually assess problem scope.
3Ease of operation
If software releases are deployed without systematic tracking, then deployment can be performed, but it is not readily apparent how to respond to or compensate for identified problems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by recording deployment information including version identifiers and device identifiers before problems occur. This pre-established tracking information enables immediate problem response by automatically identifying which devices are affected when an issue is detected. The system has the necessary information prepared in advance, making it easy to respond to problems without needing to conduct extensive investigations.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method, system, and device for securely updating a software release across a network. To illustrate, a server may compile a transaction log that includes information corresponding to one or more nodes in the network to which the software release has been transmitted. The server may analyze one or more files based on vulnerability information to identify at least one file of the one or more files that poses a risk. The server may also identify at least one node of the network at which the at least one file is deployed. Based on identifying the at least one node, the server may transmit a corrective action with respect to the at least one node.