From 9.8 to 3.3: The CVE Scoring Controversy in Curl's Security
In this insightful clip from "Nerding Out with Viktor," Daniel Stenberg, the creator of Curl, shares a frustrating yet fascinating experience involving a misclassified CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) score that impacted Curl.
Daniel recounts how a minor issue in Curl, which he believed wasn't a security problem, was assigned a severity score of 9.8 by the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). This high score implied a critical security flaw, leading to confusion and concern. Determined to address this misclassification, Daniel contacted the NVD, questioning how they arrived at such a high score for an issue he deemed non-critical. After some persistence, NVD reevaluated the score, ultimately lowering it to 3.3.
This story sheds light on the complexities and challenges of managing security vulnerabilities in open-source projects, and how a simple misunderstanding can escalate into a significant issue. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes of security in software development, this clip offers valuable insights.
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