CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
When performing asset-based vulnerability identification, a security analyst uses the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database along with the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between CVE and NVD?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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CVE provides unique identifiers for vulnerabilities, and NVD provides additional analysis including CVSS scores.
CVE provides identifiers; NVD enriches with severity scores, impact metrics, and additional data.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Both databases are identical and maintained by the same organization.
Why it's wrong here
They are separate; CVE is managed by MITRE, NVD by NIST.
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CVE is the authoritative source for vulnerability scoring, while NVD assigns identifiers.
Why it's wrong here
CVE assigns identifiers; NVD provides scoring.
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NVD lists only vulnerabilities that are actively exploited, while CVE lists all known vulnerabilities.
Why it's wrong here
NVD includes all CVE entries, not only exploited ones.
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CVE provides unique identifiers for vulnerabilities, and NVD provides additional analysis including CVSS scores.
Why this is correct
CVE is the ID system; NVD enriches with CVSS and other details.
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