security flaws
Exploitable software gaps
Security flaws are weaknesses in software, hardware, or systems that could be exploited to compromise their integrity, confidentiality, or availability.
The term appears constantly in technology reporting: Researchers discovered critical security flaws in the messaging app.
A security flaw might allow unauthorized access, data theft, or system crashes.
Organizations patch security flaws when discovered, though the window between discovery and fix creates vulnerability.
- vulnerabilitiesExploitable weak points
- exploitsNotable daring actions
- bugsSmall crawling creatures
- buffer overflowExceeding allocated memory bounds
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
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Protective design elements
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Immunity to all damage
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