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Common Weakness Enumeration

Common Weakness Enumeration: (CWE) A taxonomy for identifying the common sources of software flaws (e.g., buffer overflows, failure to check input data).

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(CWE) A taxonomy for identifying the common sources of software flaws (e.g., buffer overflows, failure to check input data).

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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