cURL author Daniel Stenberg discusses the challenges of dependency tracking for foundational C libraries like curl/libcurl that exist outside traditional package ecosystems. These widely-used components are often overlooked by SBOM generators and dependency scanners because they don't belong to ecosystems like npm or PyPI, creating security and maintenance blind spots. The article highlights how this affects vulnerability tracking and software composition analysis for critical infrastructure components.
Background
Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) has become increasingly important for security and compliance, helping organizations track dependencies in their software supply chain. However, many foundational C libraries like curl operate outside modern package ecosystems, creating gaps in dependency tracking.
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- Lobsters
- Published
- Mar 10, 2026 at 04:47 PM
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- 6.0 / 10