Chapter
The Importance of Crash Reports and Automated Analysis
05:58 - 11:43 (05:44)
The ability to collect and analyze crash reports on a large scale has been instrumental in identifying bugs and vulnerabilities in Microsoft's products. By automatically analyzing these reports, Microsoft can quickly root cause and identify if an issue is new or a recurring one, without waiting for customers to report it.
Clips
This podcast discusses the security bulletin MS08-067 and the potential consequences of not properly testing code for vulnerabilities.
05:58 - 09:05 (03:07)
Summary
This podcast discusses the security bulletin MS08-067 and the potential consequences of not properly testing code for vulnerabilities. It also explains how Microsoft becomes aware of these vulnerabilities.
ChapterThe Importance of Crash Reports and Automated Analysis
Episode57: MS08-067
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Windows and Office used built-in features to collect crash data that could've potentially identified cyber attacks earlier if they were able to sort through the massive amount of data coming in.
09:05 - 11:43 (02:37)
Summary
Windows and Office used built-in features to collect crash data that could've potentially identified cyber attacks earlier if they were able to sort through the massive amount of data coming in. Programs with large lines of code can have tens of thousands of bugs but the use of bug bounties can incentivize hackers to report them and in turn enhance system security.