patch

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.

Framework senses

7 senses across 7 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: A patch is a small update released by a software manufacturer to fix bugs in existing programs.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, Baseline, May 20171 senseview framework →

§1: A file containing software or operating system code that is intended to correct a vulnerability, a defect, or to improve the functioning of code.

NERC CIP-007-6 (System Security Management) v61 senseview framework →

§1: A file containing software or operating system code that is intended to correct a vulnerability, a defect, or to improve the functioning of code.

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: Software code that replaces or updates other code. Frequently patches are used to correct security flaws.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.

NIST SP 800-1231 senseview framework →

§1: An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.