CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) is a standard for identifying and disclosing vulnerabilities in software and other systems. It is maintained by the MITRE Corporation, a not-for-profit organization that provides research and development services to the U.S. government.
CVE matching is the process of identifying and matching vulnerabilities with the relevant CVE entries in the CVE database. This process is typically performed by security researchers and analysts who are responsible for identifying and disclosing vulnerabilities in software and other systems.
There are several tools and techniques that can be used to perform CVE matching, including:
Vulnerability scanners: These tools scan software and other systems for vulnerabilities and compare the results to the CVE database to identify any matching entries.
Manual analysis: Security researchers and analysts may manually analyze software and systems to identify vulnerabilities and match them to the relevant CVE entries.
Automated tools: There are also automated tools that can be used to perform CVE matching, such as scripts and algorithms that analyze software and systems for vulnerabilities and compare the results to the CVE database.
Performing CVE matching is an important part of vulnerability management, as it helps organizations to identify and track vulnerabilities in their systems and ensure that they are properly addressed.