Challenges and Possibilities of Automatic Security Vulnerability Remediation

Explore the challenges and possibilities of automatic security vulnerability remediation in this 46-minute conference talk from LASCON. Delve into the complexities of creating automated secure code remediation tools, examining why previous attempts have fallen short. Through practical examples, gain insights into seemingly simple fixes that reveal unexpected intricacies. Discover how these challenges can be overcome and leave with a deeper understanding of the obstacles in developing and implementing such technology. Gain optimism about the future of automated security vulnerability fixes as the speaker shares lessons learned from a year-long project in creating an automatic remediation solution.

Eitan Mobb - Why can't tools automatically fix security vulnerabilities? Or can they?