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System flaw that exists when the operating system does not check all parameters fully for accuracy and consistency, thus making the system vulnerable to penetration. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Also known asIPC · Partial Parameter Validation · Incomplete Parameter Validation
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System flaw that exists when the operating system does not check all parameters fully for accuracy and consistency, thus making the system vulnerable to penetration. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Incomplete Parameter Checking. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/incomplete-parameter-checking
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