### Question
How does BUDGET AND OVERSIGHT define vulnerability?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3316a*, **vulnerability** is defined as:

> a weakness in an information system or its components (for example, system security procedures, hardware design, and internal controls) that could be exploited or could affect confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3316a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-BUDGET AND OVERSIGHT**

