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Capture the Flag 4—CodeQL and chill

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Date Published
Author
Xavier René-Corail
Word Count
315
Company Posts That Month
25
Language
English
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-
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No
Summary

GitHub announced the introduction of code scanning utilizing CodeQL analysis at GitHub Satellite, aimed at enhancing repository security through community-powered queries. To promote learning and skill enhancement in CodeQL, GitHub is hosting a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge, where participants will identify a security vulnerability in a container management platform that leads to a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability. This challenge will teach participants how to use CodeQL's taint tracking features to trace data flow paths to vulnerabilities. Additionally, GitHub is offering workshops and resources, such as tutorials and training sessions, to help participants prepare for the challenge and improve their ability to write CodeQL queries. The initiative is spearheaded by the GitHub Security Lab, which aims to inspire and support the community in securing open source software.

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