CAS-005 · Question #320
After a vendor identified a recent vulnerability, a severity score was assigned to the vulnerability. A notification was also publicly distributed. Which of the following would most likely include inf
The correct answer is A. CVE. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) entry is a public identifier for a known cybersecurity vulnerability, which typically includes detailed information and often references remediation steps.
Question
After a vendor identified a recent vulnerability, a severity score was assigned to the vulnerability. A notification was also publicly distributed. Which of the following would most likely include information regarding the vulnerability and the recommended remediation steps?
Options
- ACVE
- BCVSS
- CCCE
- DCPE
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A90% (43)
- B2% (1)
- C6% (3)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) entry is a public identifier for a known cybersecurity vulnerability, which typically includes detailed information and often references remediation steps.
A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is a list of publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Each CVE entry includes an identifier (e.g., CVE-2023-12345), a description of the vulnerability, and often links to advisories, vendor patches, or other resources that contain recommended remediation steps and severity scores.
CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) is a standardized method for rating the severity of a vulnerability, assigning a score, but it does not itself include the detailed vulnerability description or remediation steps, rather it quantifies the impact.
CCE (Common Configuration Enumeration) is a list of common configuration issues and best practices, not specifically for new vulnerabilities and their remediation.
CPE (Common Platform Enumeration) is a structured naming scheme for IT systems, platforms, and packages, used for identifying product versions, not for detailing vulnerabilities or remediation.
Concept tested: Vulnerability management standards, threat intelligence
Source: https://www.cve.org/About/Terms
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