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software patch

MWEid 164353·updated Oct 22, 2026
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software+patch

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NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 - Protecting CUI in Nonfederal Systems
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proposed during MWE review
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e1073
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dorianc@moxywolf.com
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Support for system components includes software patches, firmware updates, replacement parts, and maintenance contracts. An example of unsupported components includes when vendors no longer provide critical software patches or product updates, which can result in opportunities for adversaries to exploit weaknesses or deficiencies in the installed components. Exceptions to replacing unsupported system components include systems that prothe sentence this term was read in

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