Vulnerability (computer science) - Definition and Overview

For other uses of the word "Vulnerability", please refer to vulnerability.

In computer security, the word vulnerability still refers to a weakness or other opening in a system. A vulnerability can exist in only in thoery, or could have a known exploit.

Several tools exist that can aid in the discovery or vulnerabilities in a system, examples of these include Nessus and Internet Scanner from Internet Security Systems.

External links

• K-OTik Security Advisories and Vulnerabilities (http://www.k-otik.com/english/)
• Open Source Vulnerability Database homepage (http://www.osvdb.org/)
• Security Focus Vulns Archive (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid)