The vulnerability database is a baseline against which the enterprise network
vulnerabilities, are determined. This database is collated by acquiring information from
security bulletins/errata from many of the Internet's largest and most comprehensive databases
for security exposures and vulnerabilities. This information is further thoroughly analyzed and filled-up with relevant information for vulnerability assessment.
The vulnerability database is finally published in the Central
Repository Server (CRS), from where it is updated to the enterprise site on request from the
ScanFi client.
The database is periodically updated with latest information and placed in the CRS. Therefore, it is best advised to update the database periodically in order to be in sync with the latest patch related information.
The vulnerability database contains detailed information about publicly known security vulnerabilities and exposures , which are grouped under 'Vulnerability DB' and provides :
risk based vulnerability prioritization.
service based vulnerability classification.
remediation solution URLs.
common vulnerability exposure (CVE) id's.
The Vulnerability Database also contain Windows Patch related information, which are grouped separately under 'Patch DB' and provides :
severity of the missing patch
a brief description of the patch
Bulletin reference link
the patch to install
The vulnerability database has to be updated as the first step, after starting the
ScanFi server and logging in to the web interface - using the 'Update
Now!
' link in the Home page.
Subsequent update intervals can also be scheduled , from Admin » Vulnerability Updates.
Also, when the CRS at AdventNet site has been updated , your
ScanFi Home page will indicate
Vulnerability Updates Available .
From the web interface of ScanFi, click on the 'Update
Now! ' link in the Home page. Your ScanFi Home page will indicate
Vulnerability Database is Up-to-date once the update is complete. Alternatively, visit Admin » Vulnerability Updates. Click on the
'Update Vulnerability
Database Now' button to trigger immediate update of ScanFi vulnerability database.
Visit the Admin » Vulnerability Updates for automatic scheduling for vulnerability updates.
You can view the Vulnerability Database either from Home >> Vulnerability DB (link) or from Reports >> Vulnerability Knowledge Base .
You can view the Patch Database either from Home
>> Patch DB (link) or from Reports
>> Patches Knowledge Base .
Copyright © 2005, AdventNet Inc. All Rights Reserved.