SoK: Software Debloating Landscape and Future Directions

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2407.11259v1
• Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:52:21 GMT
• Title: SoK: Software Debloating Landscape and Future Directions
• Authors: Mohannad Alhanahnah, Yazan Boshmaf, Ashish Gehani,
• Abstract summary: We conceptualize the software debloating workflow, which serves as the basis for developing a multilevel taxonomy. This framework classifies debloating tools according to their input/output artifacts, debloating strategies, and evaluation criteria.
• Score: 3.5609179225884353
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Software debloating seeks to mitigate security risks and improve performance by eliminating unnecessary code. In recent years, a plethora of debloating tools have been developed, creating a dense and varied landscape. Several studies have delved into the literature, focusing on comparative analysis of these tools. To build upon these efforts, this paper presents a comprehensive systematization of knowledge (SoK) of the software debloating landscape. We conceptualize the software debloating workflow, which serves as the basis for developing a multilevel taxonomy. This framework classifies debloating tools according to their input/output artifacts, debloating strategies, and evaluation criteria. Lastly, we apply the taxonomy to pinpoint open problems in the field, which, together with the SoK, provide a foundational reference for researchers aiming to improve software security and efficiency through debloating.

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