The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a joint alert urging manufacturers to implement secure-by-design practices to eliminate buffer overflow vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are a prevalent type of memory safety software design defect that can lead to system compromise.
To prevent these vulnerabilities, the agencies recommend using proven techniques, such as implementing memory-safe languages and best practices in software development. Manufacturers should also conduct aggressive adversarial product testing, including static analysis, fuzzing, and manual reviews, to ensure code quality and security throughout the development lifecycle.
The alert emphasizes the importance of adopting secure-by-design principles developed by 17 global cybersecurity agencies, which include using secure building blocks, automated safeguards, and rigorous code reviews. Manufacturers are encouraged to adopt these principles to address vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflows, during software development.
To prioritize product security, customers should demand that software is designed with security in mind from the outset. Organizations can refer to CISA’s Secure by Demand guidance and incorporate product security considerations into their procurement lifecycle.
By taking immediate action to implement secure-by-design practices, manufacturers can reduce the prevalence of other memory safety issues and enhance overall system security.
Source: https://industrialcyber.co/cisa/cisa-fbi-urge-manufacturers-to-eliminate-buffer-overflow-vulnerabilities-with-secure-by-design-practices