Coverity Scan

What is Coverity Scan?

Coverity Scan Static Analysis is a powerful tool that enables developers to find and address defects in their Java, C/C++, or C open-source projects at no cost. This comprehensive static analysis solution thoroughly examines every line of code and potential execution path, uncovering vulnerabilities and issues that may arise from the intricate interplay of various statements. The tool's advanced analysis capabilities go beyond identifying individual errors, delving into the root causes of each defect and providing clear explanations to facilitate efficient bug fixes Coverity Scan was initially launched in 2006 as a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the open-source community, making it the largest public-private sector research project focused on improving the quality and security of open-source software. Coverity now manages the project, offering its industry-leading development testing technology as a free service to the open-source community, empowering developers to build quality and security directly into their software development processes

Highlights

• Comprehensive static analysis of Java, C/C++, and C open-source projects
• Identification of defects and vulnerabilities across all potential execution paths
• Detailed explanations of root causes for each detected issue, enabling efficient bug fixes
• Free access to Coverity's advanced development testing technology for the open-source community
• Initiated as a landmark collaboration between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the open-source community to enhance software quality and security