CompTIA Linux+ XK0-006 (V8) Practice Question

The correct answer is a CVE identifier. CVE stands for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, which is a standardized system for identifying and cataloging publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability is assigned a unique CVE identifier, such as CVE-YYYY-NNNN, to ensure clear and consistent communication across different tools, databases, and security teams.

A CVSS score is incorrect because it is a numerical rating (from 0 to 10) that represents the severity of a vulnerability, not its unique identifier. A package checksum is used to verify the integrity of a file, not to identify a security flaw. An SELinux context is a security label used by SELinux for enforcing access control policies and is unrelated to vulnerability identification.