What does Vulnerability mean?
A vulnerability is a cyber-security term that refers to a flaw in a system that can leave it open to attack. A vulnerability may also refer to any type of weakness in a computer system itself, in a set of procedures, or in anything that leaves information security exposed o a threat.
Both black hats and white hats regularly search for vulnerabilities and test exploits, however, and if a cybercriminal finds a useful and unreported security hole, he is likely to take advantage of it. Proponents of disclosure maintain that it leads to more patching of vulnerabilities and more secure software.
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