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In [[computer security]], a '''vulnerability''' is a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's [[information assurance]].

== Description ==

Vulnerability is the intersection of three elements: 

* A system susceptibility or flaw
* Attacker access to the flaw
* And attacker capability to exploit the flaw

== Attack surface ==

To exploit a vulnerability, an attacker must have at least one applicable tool or technique that can connect to a system weakness.

In this frame, vulnerability is also known as the [[attack surface]].

== See also ==

* [[Attack surface]]
* [[Computer security]]
* [[Information assurance]]
* [[Security]]

==  External links ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulnerability_(computing) Vulnerability (computing)] @ Wikipedia