CVE - About CVE Records (2024)

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What is an example of a CVE record? ›

Some examples of CVE record data include CVE ID number, affected product(s), affected version(s), and public references. While those specific items are required when assigning a CVE, there are many other optional data in the schema that can be used to enrich CVE records for community benefit.

I would say that threat actors can use CVE as a way of information about vulnerabilities. But I'd say it is also important to note that CVE's main purpose would be to strengthen cybersecurity. Scroll down to CVE List Basics . What is the process by which a vulnerability becomes a CVE listing?

A CVE Entry must contain three elements: (1) a unique CVE ID, (2) a short description, and (3) external references, as shown in the following example.

CVE stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. The system provides a method for publicly sharing information on cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exposures.

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is a public framework for rating the severity and characteristics of security vulnerabilities in information systems. It provides a numerical score ranging from 0 to 10 to indicate the severity of a vulnerability, with 10 being the most severe.

CVEs are given a rating using the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). The base score is composed of six metrics which can be used to calculate a severity score of 0-10. These metrics are: Access vector – The way in which a vulnerability can be exploited (e.g., locally or remotely)

The intention of the CVE Program is to be comprehensive with respect to all publicly known vulnerabilities. While CVE prioritizes the assignment of CVE Records for the vendors, products, and product categories listed on the List of Partners page, a CVE ID may be requested for any vulnerability.

Incomplete information: A Published CVE Record may lack sufficient information for the vulnerability to be re-created by a CVE Program stakeholder. In this case, the technology vendor, maintainer, or third party may dispute the CVE Record.

Who owns CVE? ›

The ownership structure of Cenovus Energy (CVE) stock is a mix of institutional, retail and individual investors. Approximately 28.79% of the company's stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 11.19% is owned by Insiders and 60.02% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

One way or another, information about the flaw makes its way to a CNA. The CNA assigns the information a CVE ID, and writes a brief description and includes references. Then the new CVE is posted on the CVE website. Often, a CVE ID is assigned before a security advisory is made public.

Defining CVSS, CVE and NVD

CVE – Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is a list of publicly disclosed vulnerabilities and exposures that is maintained by MITRE. NVD – The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is a database, maintained by NIST, that is fully synchronized with the MITRE CVE list.

Vulnerabilities are first discovered, then reported to the CVE Program. The reporter requests a CVE ID, which is then reserved for the reported vulnerability.

The United States' National Cybersecurity FFRDC, operated by The MITRE Corporation, maintains the system, with funding from the US National Cyber Security Division of the US Department of Homeland Security.

A CVE entry describes a known vulnerability or exposure. Each CVE entry contains a standard identifier number with status indicator (i.e. "CVE-1999-0067", "CVE-2014-12345", "CVE-2016-7654321"), a brief description and references related vulnerability reports and advisories. Each CVE ID is formatted as CVE-YYYY-NNNNN.

CVE Records

CVE ID with four or more digits in the sequence number portion of the ID (i.e., “CVE-1999-0067”, “CVE-2019-12345”, “CVE-2021-7654321”). Brief description of the security vulnerability.

There are currently over 199,000 CVE records available in the NVD, with thousands of new vulnerabilities reported and cataloged each year.