Automated CVE Analysis for Threat Prioritization and Impact Prediction

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2309.03040v1
• Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2023 14:34:03 GMT
• Title: Automated CVE Analysis for Threat Prioritization and Impact Prediction
• Authors: Ehsan Aghaei, Ehab Al-Shaer, Waseem Shadid, Xi Niu
• Abstract summary: We introduce our novel predictive model and tool (called CVEDrill) which revolutionizes CVE analysis and threat prioritization. CVEDrill accurately estimates the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) vector for precise threat mitigation and priority ranking. It seamlessly automates the classification of CVEs into the appropriate Common Weaknession (CWE) hierarchy classes.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) are pivotal information for proactive cybersecurity measures, including service patching, security hardening, and more. However, CVEs typically offer low-level, product-oriented descriptions of publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities, often lacking the essential attack semantic information required for comprehensive weakness characterization and threat impact estimation. This critical insight is essential for CVE prioritization and the identification of potential countermeasures, particularly when dealing with a large number of CVEs. Current industry practices involve manual evaluation of CVEs to assess their attack severities using the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and mapping them to Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for potential mitigation identification. Unfortunately, this manual analysis presents a major bottleneck in the vulnerability analysis process, leading to slowdowns in proactive cybersecurity efforts and the potential for inaccuracies due to human errors. In this research, we introduce our novel predictive model and tool (called CVEDrill) which revolutionizes CVE analysis and threat prioritization. CVEDrill accurately estimates the CVSS vector for precise threat mitigation and priority ranking and seamlessly automates the classification of CVEs into the appropriate CWE hierarchy classes. By harnessing CVEDrill, organizations can now implement cybersecurity countermeasure mitigation with unparalleled accuracy and timeliness, surpassing in this domain the capabilities of state-of-the-art tools like ChaptGPT.

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