Exam CAS-004 topic 1 question 570 discussion

B NOT D While listing the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifier is useful for identifying specific vulnerabilities. However, CVEs alone don't provide a severity score or a means to prioritize vulnerabilities. The CVSS score provides critical context, helping the team assess which vulnerabilities are most urgent and need immediate attention. While the CVE is useful for identifying the vulnerability, it is the CVSS score that is essential for prioritization.

CVSSv3 (Common Vulnerability Scoring System version 3) provides a standardized method for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities. The CVSS score helps prioritize vulnerabilities based on their potential impact, taking into account factors like: Exploitability (how easily the vulnerability can be exploited) Impact (the potential damage or disruption if the vulnerability is exploited) Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts (how the vulnerability affects data security and system functionality) In the context of patching legacy systems, it's crucial to prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity and the risk they pose. By ensuring that the vulnerability scan output includes the CVSSv3 scores, the security team can effectively assess which vulnerabilities need to be patched first, focusing on the most critical issues. This also provides a clear, standardized way of presenting vulnerability severity to management and the technical team, helping in decision-making.