200-201 Question 82
Select 3A cybersecurity analyst is assessing a newly discovered vulnerability in their organization's infrastructure. The analyst is using temporal metrics from the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) to understand how the exploitability and impact of this vulnerability may evolve over time. Which of the following temporal metric factors should the analyst focus on?
- A
Exploit Code Maturity
- B
Remediation Level
- C
Report Confidence
- D
Attack Vector
- E
Impact Metrics
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Correct answers: A, B, C
Explanation
Temporal metrics in the CVSS framework help cybersecurity professionals assess the dynamic aspects of vulnerabilities, such as the availability of exploit code, remediation status, and confidence in the vulnerability report. These metrics assist in understanding how the risk associated with a vulnerability changes over time, allowing organizations to prioritize mitigation efforts effectively.
- A. Correct.
Exploit Code Maturity is a temporal metric that reflects the current state of exploit techniques or tools available for the vulnerability.
- B. Correct.
Remediation Level is a temporal metric that describes the availability of a fix or workaround for the vulnerability.
- C. Correct.
Report Confidence is a temporal metric that indicates the level of certainty about the existence and technical details of the vulnerability.
- D. Incorrect.
Attack Vector is part of the base metrics, not a temporal metric, as it defines how an attacker could exploit the vulnerability.
- E. Incorrect.
Impact Metrics are part of the base metrics, not temporal metrics, as they assess the potential consequences of a successful exploit.