Bust the GHOSTs
"GHOST" is a known open source security vulnerability that was found in a key component of Linux systems – the Linux GNU C Library that is used by all Linux programs. It was found in a function used to convert Internet host names to Internet addresses. If an attacker found vulnerable software and a way to transfer a properly crafted host name up to this function, the attacker could, in theory, take control of the system. The vulnerability affected almost all major Linux distributions.
There are lots of potential GHOSTs in open source software, and the way to bust them is to have a repeatable, automated process to detect known vulnerabilities in your code base before they wreak havoc. That havoc can take the form of lost data, compromised customer information, business disruption, brand damage and costly remediation. Armed with information about where known vulnerabilities are located, remediation efforts can be accelerated and GHOSTs busted before they can scare anyone.