Why it matters

LLM bug discovery reshapes vulnerability landscape. Understanding shapes defensive practices.

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The architecture

Code analysis: LLM reads code, identifies risky patterns.

Fuzzer enhancement: LLM proposes inputs likely to trigger bugs.

LLM security tasksCode reviewLLM reads for bugsFuzzer inputsLLM proposesPatch generationLLM suggests fixBetter than pure static analysis; not perfect; combine with human review
LLM security uses.
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How it works end to end

Google's project Zero: reports finding zero-day bugs with LLM assistance.

Patch generation: LLM proposes fixes; humans validate.

Formal verification: LLM writes proofs; formal tools check.

Bug bounty impact: automated hunting changes economics.