The situation around the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) Program has been confusing recently. A detailed report clarifies the current status:
- The CVE Program is still operational, but its future remains uncertain.
- There is no clear successor, with multiple initiatives emerging.
- The NVD (National Vulnerability Database) backlog continues to grow, meaning scanners relying solely on NVD may miss known vulnerabilities.
Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e9ckmisn
You Should Know: Critical Commands & Practices for CVE Management
1. Check for CVEs in Your System
Use these Linux commands to identify vulnerabilities:
Scan installed packages for known CVEs (Debian/Ubuntu) apt list --installed | grep -i <package_name> Check for vulnerabilities using 'vulners' script (requires Nmap) nmap --script vulners --script-args mincvss=5.0 <target_IP> Use OpenVAS for vulnerability scanning sudo openvas-start
2. Automate CVE Tracking
Use cve-search to query vulnerabilities:
Install cve-search git clone https://github.com/cve-search/cve-search.git cd cve-search pip3 install -r requirements.txt Update CVE database ./sbin/db_mgmt.py -p
3. Verify NVD Backlog Impact
If your scanner depends on NVD, cross-check with alternative sources:
Use MITRE’s CVE JSON API curl -s "https://cve.mitre.org/data/downloads/allitems.csv" | grep "CVE-2024" Query CVE details from NIST NVD API curl -s "https://services.nvd.nist.gov/rest/json/cves/2.0?cveId=CVE-2024-1234" | jq
4. Patch Management
Automate patching in Linux:
Check available updates (Debian/Ubuntu) sudo apt update && sudo apt list --upgradable Apply security updates only sudo unattended-upgrade --dry-run -d
5. Windows CVE Checks
For Windows systems, use PowerShell:
List installed software Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Select-Object Name, Version Check for missing patches Get-HotFix | Sort-Object InstalledOn -Descending
What Undercode Say
The CVE Program’s instability highlights the need for alternative vulnerability tracking methods. Developers and security teams must:
– Diversify sources (MITRE, NVD, vendor advisories).
– Automate scanning with tools like OpenVAS, Trivy, or Nessus.
– Prioritize patching based on CVSS scores.
Critical Linux Security Commands
Check kernel vulnerabilities uname -a cat /proc/version Audit system for exploits sudo lynis audit system Monitor log files for intrusion attempts sudo tail -f /var/log/auth.log
Windows Hardening
Disable vulnerable services Stop-Service -Name "SMBv1" -Force Set-Service -Name "SMBv1" -StartupType Disabled
Prediction
The CVE Program may fragment into multiple competing databases, requiring AI-driven vulnerability correlation to maintain accuracy. Expect more reliance on vendor-specific advisories and automated patch deployment tools.
Expected Output:
A structured guide on CVE management, including scanning commands, patch automation, and alternative tracking methods, ensuring embedded developers stay ahead of vulnerabilities.
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References:
Reported By: Mrybczynska The – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
