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Vulnerability

Category:Malware
Type:Other
Platform:W32

Summary

A programming flaw or security loophole that may allow other users, applications or attackers to affect a program or system without the user's authorization or knowledge.

Additional Details

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About Vulnerabilities

A vulnerability is a programming flaw or security loophole that may allow other users, applications or attackers to affect a program or system without the user's authorization or knowledge.

To a limited extent, F-Secure security products can detect vulnerabilities in Windows settings (see Windows).