patch

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-003051",
  "term": "patch",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. Software component that, when installed, directly modifies files or device settings related to a different software component without changing the version number or release details for the related software component.\n\n2. A “repair job” for a piece of programming; also known as a “fix”. A patch is the immediate solution to an identified problem that is provided to users; it can sometimes be downloaded from the software maker's Web site. The patch is not necessarily the best solution for the problem, and the product developers often find a better solution to provide when they package the product for its next release. A patch is usually developed and distributed as a replacement for or an insertion in compiled code (that is, in a binary file or object module). In many operating systems, a special program is provided to manage and track the installation of patches.\n\n3. A “repair job” for a piece of programming; also known as a “fix.” A patch is the immediate solution that is provided to users; it can sometimes be downloaded from the software maker’s Web site. The patch is not necessarily the best solution for the problem, and product developers often find a better solution to provide when they package the product for its next release. A patch is usually developed and distributed as a replacement for or an insertion in compiled code (that is, in a binary file or object module). In many operating systems, a special program is provided to manage and track the installation of patches.",
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2022 from ISO/IEC 19770-2:2015",
    "NIST SP 800-45 Version 2",
    "NIST SP 800-44 Version 2",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/patch/"
}