OVAL Interpreter
The OVAL Interpreter is a freely available reference implementation that demonstrates the evaluation of OVAL Definitions. Based on a set of Definitions the interpreter collects system information, evaluates it, and generates a detailed OVAL Results file. Developed to demonstrate the usability of OVAL Definitions and to ensure correct syntax and adherence to the OVAL Schemas by definition writers, it is not a fully functional scanning tool and has a simplistic user interface but running the Interpreter will provide a list of OVAL Definition IDs and their results on the system (see the OVAL Test Content).
The OVAL Interpreter, which is hosted on SouceForge.net, includes the following:
- Bug and Feature Request Tracking – enter and track bugs, bug fixes, and new feature requests
- File Distribution – for all OVAL Interpreter downloads, including source code
- SVN Repository – anonymous, read-only access
- Wiki — the primary source for information about the OVAL Interpreter
- Help Forum — for all Interpreter-related email help requests
Go to the OVAL Interpreter on SourceForge.
Page Last Updated: November 22, 2011
