Examines C/C++ source code and reports possible security weaknesses
Flawfinder is a simple program that scans C/C++ source code and reports
potential security flaws. It can be a useful tool for examining software
for vulnerabilities, and it can also serve as a simple introduction to
static source code analysis tools more generally. It is designed to be
easy to install and use. Flawfinder supports the Common Weakness
Enumeration (CWE) and is officially CWE-Compatible.
Details for flawfinder
License
GPL-2.0+
Last updated
7 June 2022 - latest/stable
24 January 2024 - latest/edge
This snap hasn't been updated in a while. It might be unmaintained and have stability or security issues.
Enable snaps on elementary OS and install flawfinder
Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.
Snaps are discoverable and installable from the Snap Store, an app store with an audience of millions.
Enable snapd
Snap can be installed on elementary OS from the command line. Open Terminal from the Applications launcher and type the following:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.
Install flawfinder
To install flawfinder, simply use the following command: