Cppcheck Solutions AB develops Cppcheck Premium, a commercial static analysis tool for C and C++ code that detects bugs, undefined behavior, and dangerous coding constructs. The tool integrates with the open-source Cppcheck, providing fast, reliable feedback and compliance support for safety and security standards, making it essential for developers in safety-critical industries.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Detecting bugs, undefined behavior, and dangerous coding constructs in C and C++ code can be challenging, especially in safety-critical applications, potentially leading to system failures and security vulnerabilities. Existing static analysis tools may produce false positives, lack speed, or fail to support essential safety and security standards.
Solution
Cppcheck Premium is a static analysis tool designed for C and C++ code that identifies bugs, undefined behavior, and dangerous coding constructs with a focus on minimizing false positives. The tool employs a bi-directional analysis approach, providing fast feedback and enabling developers to analyze code even with non-standard syntax. Cppcheck Premium supports various safety and security standards, offering compliance reports to streamline the certification process and ensure adherence to industry regulations. It integrates into multiple development environments and supports both on-premise and air-gapped deployments, eliminating the need for license servers or network configurations.
Target Audience
The primary users are C and C++ developers in safety-critical industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical technology, and defense, as well as organizations requiring adherence to coding standards and security compliance.
Features
- Static analysis for C and C++ code, detecting bugs, undefined behavior, and dangerous coding constructs
- Support for safety standards including MISRA C 2023, MISRA C++ 2023, and AUTOSAR C++ 2014
- Support for security standards such as CERT C, CERT C++, and Top 25 CWE
- Compliance reports for safety and security standards
- Bug-hunting mode for identifying root causes of bugs found during testing
- Cross-platform compatibility with installation packages for Windows, Linux, and Mac
- Integration with development environments such as Visual Studio, Eclipse, and Qt Creator
- Support for C++ 11, 14, 17, and partially C++20
- Analysis of code with non-standard syntax