CVE Counts as a Practical Proxy Metric for Linux Kernel Dependability

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of CVE counts as a metric for assessing the dependability of the Linux kernel.
• Replication package analysis of CVE counts associated with Linux kernels.
• Evaluation of CVE data to determine its relevance as a dependability measure.
• CVE counts correlate with kernel stability and reliability, indicating their value as a security metric.
• Findings suggest that monitoring CVE counts can improve overall kernel dependability assessments.