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Fuzzing

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The use of special regression testing tools to generate out-of-spec input for an application in order to find security vulnerabilities. Also see "regression testing".

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SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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The use of special regression testing tools to generate out-of-spec input for an application in order to find security vulnerabilities. Also see "regression testing".
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
The use of special regression testing tools to generate out-of-spec input for an application in order to find security vulnerabilities. Also see "regression testing".
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