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Investigate if it is possible to use the osv-scanner as replacement for cdxgen in flawfind

Open timbastin opened this issue 1 year ago • 0 comments

I am considering the possibility of utilizing the osv-scanner as a replacement for cdxgen within Flawfind. The rationale behind this exploration stems from several factors:

  1. Size Efficiency: osv-scanner is notably smaller compared to cdxgen, potentially resulting in a more lightweight and streamlined integration.
  2. Process Integration: Using osv-scanner could eliminate the necessity to execute a separate command, allowing for all processes to be contained within the same Go process. This could enhance efficiency and simplify the overall architecture.
  3. Investigate sbom Generation: However, it is imperative to investigate whether osv-scanner supports the generation of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) from both containers and host systems. This aspect requires thorough exploration to ascertain compatibility and functionality.

timbastin avatar Apr 04 '24 08:04 timbastin