1.
fragility; weakness; vulnerability
The state of being easily damaged, broken, or attacked. Used for physical structures, systems, or situations.
2.
security vulnerability
In IT context, a weakness in a system that can be exploited by attackers.
Etymology
脆 (brittle, fragile) + 弱 (weak)
Common forms
- 脆弱な (na-adjective)
- 脆弱性 (vulnerability - noun with 性)
IT/SECURITY context
- 脆弱性診断 - vulnerability assessment
- 脆弱性対策 - vulnerability countermeasures
- ゼロデイ脆弱性 - zero-day vulnerability
- 脆弱性を突く - to exploit a vulnerability
Other contexts
Similar words
堅牢 - robust, solid
Related Words
Antonym:
堅牢 (robust, solid)
Compare:
壊れやすい (fragile)
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最弱 (weakest)
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無防備な (defenseless)