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SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) and third-party vulnerability detection are critical for securing software supply chains. However, MITRE’s CVE program, which ends on April 16, 2025, disrupts this process. The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) will struggle to remain a reliable, up-to-date source for vulnerability data. Without new CVEs, SBOMs may miss critical risks, and fragmented data will complicate tracking vulnerabilities. This creates challenges for blue teams, including delayed responses, compliance gaps, and increased supply chain threats.
You Should Know:
1. Checking for CVEs in Linux/Windows Systems
To manually check for vulnerabilities in your system, use these commands:
Linux (Using `cve-search`):
Install cve-search git clone https://github.com/cve-search/cve-search.git cd cve-search pip3 install -r requirements.txt ./sbin/db_mgmt.py -p Populate CVE database ./bin/search.py -p <software_name> Search for CVEs
Windows (Using PowerShell & NVD API):
Fetch CVE data via NVD API $apiUrl = "https://services.nvd.nist.gov/rest/json/cves/1.0?keywordSearch=<software_name>" Invoke-RestMethod -Uri $apiUrl | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 10
2. Generating SBOMs with Tools
Use these tools to create SBOMs and detect vulnerabilities:
Using Syft (Linux):
Install Syft curl -sSfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anchore/syft/main/install.sh | sh -s -- -b /usr/local/bin syft <image_name> -o spdx-json > sbom.json Generate SBOM
Using Dependency-Track (Windows/Linux):
Upload SBOM to Dependency-Track for analysis curl -X "POST" "http://<dependency-track-server>/api/v1/bom" \ -H "X-API-Key: <your_api_key>" \ -H "Content-Type: multipart/form-data" \ -F "[email protected]"
3. Monitoring NVD Alternatives
Since NVD may become unreliable, consider these alternatives:
- MITRE’s CVE List: https://cve.mitre.org/
- OSV Database (Google): https://osv.dev/
- GitHub Advisory Database: https://github.com/advisories
4. Automating Vulnerability Scans
Use OpenVAS or Trivy for continuous scanning:
Install Trivy curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aquasecurity/trivy/main/contrib/install.sh | sh -s -- -b /usr/local/bin trivy fs --security-checks vuln /path/to/your/code
What Undercode Say:
The end of MITRE’s CVE program will force security teams to adapt quickly. Organizations must:
– Shift to alternative CVE sources like OSV or GitHub Advisory DB.
– Enhance SBOM generation with tools like Syft and Grype.
– Automate vulnerability scanning using Trivy, OpenVAS, or OWASP ZAP.
– Strengthen supply chain monitoring with Dependency-Track or Anchore.
Key Commands to Remember:
– `grype
– `docker scout cves
– `wget https://nvd.nist.gov/feeds/json/cve/1.1/nvdcve-1.1-modified.json.gz` – Manually fetch NVD data.
Expected Output:
A structured approach to SBOM and vulnerability management, leveraging automation and alternative CVE databases to mitigate risks post-MITRE CVE program shutdown.
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Reported By: Avisheksarkar7 Sbom – Hackers Feeds
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