PLSysSec / PLSysSec/cargo-scan

track information flow for arguments

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Rust
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Description

Currently we are doing this only on the MIRAI backend, not the syn backend:
track possible value(s) that can flow into effectful sinks

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing argument-value tracking in the MIRAI backend and comparing it with the syn backend. Trace how effectful sinks are identified and how possible values are represented. Done means the syn backend tracks possible values flowing into effectful sinks with coverage comparable to MIRAI.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
compilers, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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