NVD’s Vulnerability Backlog: A Comedy of Errors or Just a Missed Opportunity?
The NVD is tackling its vulnerability backlog with a mix of deferred CVEs, gap-filling, and AI-powered automation. With pre-2018 CVEs placed on the back burner, the focus is on post-2018 entries. Is this a strategic evolution or just a temporary patch? As the vulnerability world watches, the clock keeps ticking.
Hot Take:
Ah, the world of cybersecurity: where the only thing scarier than hackers is the backlog of vulnerabilities! The NVD is playing a high-stakes game of cybersecurity whack-a-mole, but with vulnerabilities dating back to when fidget spinners were a thing. Will AI be the superhero we need to save the day, or just another buzzword in a cape? Stay tuned!
Key Points:
- The NVD is deprioritizing pre-2018 CVEs due to a growing backlog.
- A gap-filling strategy is adopted for post-2018 CVEs to streamline processes.
- AI-powered tools are being explored for automating CPE data and Linux kernel CVE processing.
- Internal improvements are being made, including updates to the NVD search engine and API.
- Vulnerability experts express frustration over limited communication from the NVD.
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