COPY: Cybersecurity CH3: Information Risk Assessment by Dr. Sanaa Taha
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COPY: Cybersecurity CH3: Information Risk Assessment by Dr. Sanaa Taha

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What does the CVSS model aim to provide?

A common way to describe vulnerabilities

What is defined as a vulnerability by the CVSS model?

A weakness of a device or application that could lead to a failure of confidentiality, integrity, or availability

What is the highest numeric value a vulnerability can be assigned on the CVSS scale?

10.0

Which standard recommends the use of CVSS for evaluating vulnerabilities?

<p>PCI DSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) dictionary identifier?

<p>To uniquely identify vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

'CVSS Metrics' assigns a numeric value on a scale from _____ to _____?

<p>-10.0 to 10.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT included in each NVD entry?

<p>A software patch to fix the vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum CVSS score that can represent the most severe security issue?

<p>10.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of CVSS metrics?

<p>To generate numeric scores based on vulnerability characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of providing links to websites and references in each NVD entry?

<p>To help users find solutions for vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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