cvss attack vector

  1. Remote Code Execution vs CVSS AV:L: CVE Impact and Attack Vector Explained

    In Microsoft’s terminology, the phrase “Remote Code Execution” in the CVE title describes the impact of the bug, not necessarily the CVSS attack vector. In other words, if the vulnerability is successfully triggered, the attacker can cause code to run on the victim’s machine, but the exploit...
  2. Remote Code Execution vs CVSS AV:L: How Microsoft CVE Titles Differ

    The short answer is that “Remote Code Execution” in Microsoft’s CVE title describes the impact class, not necessarily the CVSS attack vector. Microsoft’s own guidance and long-standing MSRC usage show that a vulnerability can be labeled RCE even when exploitation requires local user interaction...
  3. Remote Code Execution vs CVSS Attack Vector: When “Remote” Is Still Local

    Microsoft’s use of “Remote Code Execution” in a CVE title does not always mean the exploit is launched over the network from a distant attacker. In Microsoft’s terminology, the label describes the impact of the bug: if exploited successfully, it can let an attacker run code on the target system...