What are the limitations of dynamic analysis in software testing?

What are the limitations of dynamic analysis in software testing?

Dynamic analysis has several limitations, including its inability to detect all types of vulnerabilities, reliance on execution paths, and potential performance overhead.

Can you explain why it can't detect all vulnerabilities?

Sure! Dynamic analysis typically only tests the code paths that are executed during the analysis, missing vulnerabilities in untested paths.

What about performance overhead? How does that affect testing?

Performance overhead can slow down the application being tested, which may lead to incomplete testing or missed issues due to time constraints.

Are there any specific types of vulnerabilities that dynamic analysis struggles with?

Yes, dynamic analysis often struggles with vulnerabilities that require specific conditions to be met, such as race conditions or certain logic flaws.

What can be done to mitigate these limitations?

To mitigate these limitations, combining dynamic analysis with static analysis and manual testing can provide a more comprehensive security assessment.