EXPLOIT

Exploit

An exploit is a piece of software, a chunk of data, or sequence of commands that takes advantage of a bug, glitch or vulnerability in order to cause unintended or unanticipated behaviour to occur on computer software, hardware, or something electronic . Such behavior frequently includes such things as gaining control of a computer system or allowing privilege escalation or a denial-of-service attack.

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exploit

Noun

  1. A heroic or extraordinary deed.
  2. An achievement.
  3. A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

Verb

  1. To use for one’s own advantage.


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