The Common Vulnerability and Exposures, or CVE , repository holds the answers to some of information security most vital questions. Namely, which security issue are we talking about, exactly, and how does it work? The 25 year old CVE program, an essential part of global cybersecurity, is cited in nearly any discussion or response to a computer security issue, including Ars posts. CVE was at real risk of closure after its contract was set to expire on April 16. The nonprofit MITRE runs CVE and...
