## CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)

The Dictionary. Managed by MITRE.

### Format: CVE-YEAR-NUMBER
*   `CVE-2017-0144` (EternalBlue).
*   **Year**: When it was assigned (not necessarily disclosed).
*   **Number**: Unique ID.

### NVD (National Vulnerability Database)
The US Government database that adds context (CVSS score) to the CVE.
*   Process: Researcher finds bug -> Requests CVE -> MITRE assigns ID -> Researcher publishes details -> NVD scores it.