Software Vulnerability

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Definitions:

A security flaw, glitch, or weakness found in software code that could be exploited by an attacker (threat source).
Sources:
NISTIR 8011 Vol. 4 under software vulnerability from NIST SP 800-163 Rev.1 - Adapted

Glossary Comments

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