The Common Vulnerability Enumeration (CVE) initiative, created in 1999, is criticized for being redundant and mismanaged. Despite receiving substantial government funding, MITRE’s CVE program is perceived as lacking objectivity, quick response capability, and expertise in vulnerability database management. The author argues that the program’s high costs and slow response times suggest it is not meeting the requirements of a federally funded research and development center.
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