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Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE): A nomenclature and dictionary of security-related software flaws.

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A nomenclature and dictionary of security-related software flaws.

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A dictionary of common names for publicly known information system vulnerabilities. (SP 800-51; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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