Wind River, a global leader in software for mission-critical intelligent systems, has been officially approved as a CVE® Numbering Authority (CNA) by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program. This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to improving cybersecurity transparency, vulnerability disclosure, and system reliability for its customers and the wider technology ecosystem.
Why Becoming a CVE Numbering Authority Matters #
As industries move rapidly toward a hyper-connected, intelligent future, cybersecurity challenges are becoming more complex and global. By joining the CVE Program, Wind River can now:
- Assign CVE IDs to vulnerabilities discovered in its products or services
- Publish detailed vulnerability records for the global community
- Support faster vulnerability identification and correlation by IT and security professionals
- Enable timely response strategies to defend against evolving cyber threats
This step enhances trust and transparency, ensuring customers and partners benefit from improved vulnerability management and disclosure processes.
Industry Perspective #
“As all industries accelerate toward a highly interconnected and intelligent future, the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve, making security a global focus. By becoming a CVE Numbering Authority, Wind River will be able to provide customers with more efficient and professional vulnerability management services, further demonstrating the company’s firm commitment and responsibility in the field of cybersecurity.”
— Eashwer Srinivasan, Vice President of Engineering at Wind River
About the CVE Program #
The CVE Program is a global, community-driven initiative that provides standardized identifiers for publicly known security vulnerabilities. Key highlights include:
- Unified vulnerability identification: CVE IDs ensure consistent tracking across tools and databases.
- Global collaboration: CNAs around the world contribute to maintaining the CVE List.
- Integration with NVD: All CVE records are also included in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), maintained by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
- Authoritative security resource: The NVD provides SCAP-compliant data used by governments, enterprises, and security researchers worldwide.
What This Means for Customers #
As a CNA, Wind River can now directly manage vulnerability disclosure for its solutions. This allows:
- Faster response to emerging threats
- Improved communication with customers and partners
- More reliable, secure mission-critical systems
By taking on this responsibility, Wind River demonstrates its role not only as a technology provider but also as a trusted cybersecurity partner in the broader ecosystem.
Conclusion #
Wind River’s recognition as a CVE Numbering Authority highlights its leadership in cybersecurity best practices and its dedication to building a safer digital future. For customers and the industry alike, this ensures greater security transparency, stronger defenses, and higher confidence in mission-critical systems.