Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2018-1285: XXE in Apache log4net
CVE-2018-1285: Apache log4net before 2.0.10 fails to disable external XML entities, enabling XXE attacks via config files. Impact, fix, and detection.
Jun 19, 20268 min read
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CVE-2020-29652: Denial of service in golang.org/x/crypto/...
A pre-auth nil pointer dereference in golang.org/x/crypto/ssh let a single crafted request crash Go SSH servers. Here's the impact, fix, and remediation path.
Jun 18, 20268 min read
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CVE-2021-43565: Denial of service in golang.org/x/crypto/...
A crafted SSH packet could crash Go services using golang.org/x/crypto/ssh before the December 2021 fix. What's affected, the severity context, and how to remediate.
Jun 18, 20267 min read
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How the Snyk Vulnerability Database sources and verifies ...
A look at how Snyk's Vulnerability Database sources, verifies, and scores new disclosures, from GHSA feeds and silent fixes to CVSS overrides and embargo timing.
Jun 10, 20267 min read
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Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC): vulnerability resea...
What is Black Duck's CyRC, how does it research and disclose vulnerabilities, and where do its coverage gaps leave your open source supply chain exposed?
Jun 10, 20267 min read
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NVD in the AI era: multi-source vulnerability intelligence
NVD's 2024 enrichment backlog exposed the risk of a single vulnerability feed. Here's how multi-source data and AI triage close the gap.
Jun 7, 20266 min read
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What is a known vulnerability?
A known vulnerability is a publicly disclosed, CVE-tracked flaw — and disclosure alone doesn't mean it's fixed, patched, or harmless.
Jun 3, 20266 min read
Vulnerability Analysis
Understanding CVSS scoring for vulnerabilities
CVSS scores run 0-10, but a 9.8 doesn't always mean patch tonight. Here's how base scores are calculated and why context beats the number.
Jun 2, 20267 min read
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When is a CVE not a CVE?
Not all CVEs are equal: NVD's 2024 backlog, disputed curl CVEs, and duplicate OpenSSL bugs show why CVE quality varies wildly.
Jun 2, 20266 min read
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