Vulnerability (computing) — In computer security, the term vulnerability is applied to a weakness in a system which allows an attacker to violate the integrity of that system. Vulnerabilities may result from weak passwords, software bugs, a computer virus or other malware,… … Wikipedia
Vulnerability — For other uses of the word Vulnerability , please refer to vulnerability (computing) You may also want to refer to natural disaster. Vulnerability is the susceptibility to physical or emotional injury or attack. It also means to have one s guard… … Wikipedia
Vulnerability assessment — A vulnerability assessment is the process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing (or ranking) the vulnerabilities in a system. Examples of systems for which vulnerability assessments are performed for include, but are not limited to,… … Wikipedia
Windows Metafile vulnerability — The Windows Metafile vulnerability is a security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows NT based operating systems which has been used in a variety of exploits since late December 2005. The vulnerability was first discussed in the computer security… … Wikipedia
Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert — An Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) is an announcement of a computer application software or operating system vulnerability notification in the form of alerts, bulletins, and technical advisories identified by DoD CERT, a division … Wikipedia
Climate Vulnerability Monitor — Author DARA (international organization) Climate Vulnerable Forum Language English Published 2010 The Climate Vulnerability Monitor (CVM) is an independent global assessment of the effect of climate change on the world’s populations brought… … Wikipedia
Open Vulnerability and Assessment Language — (OVAL) is an international, information security, community standard to promote open and publicly available security content, and to standardize the transfer of this information across the entire spectrum of security tools and services. OVAL… … Wikipedia
Diablo Canyon earthquake vulnerability — Diablo Canyon (Nuclear) Power Plant, located on the water s edge in San Luis Obispo County California, was originally designed to withstand a 6.75 magnitude earthquake from four faults, including the nearby San Andreas and Hosgri faults,[1] but… … Wikipedia
Reducing Americans' Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act — The Reducing Americans Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act, commonly known as the RAVE Act, was a bill proposed in the United States Senate during the 107th Congress. A substantially similar law, the Illicit Drug Anti Proliferation Act was passed during … Wikipedia
Immersed tube — An Immersed Tube is a kind of underwater tunnel comprised of segments and/or elements, constructed elsewhere and floated to the tunnel’s site to be sunken into place (often into an excavated trench), with the elements being connected, finished… … Wikipedia
