Primary definition
A 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. Source: ISO/IEC 19770-2
Also known asupdate · fix · hotfix · security patch · bugfix
3 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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A 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. Source: ISO/IEC 19770-2
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Patch. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/patch
Sources
3 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
01
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
High consensus
02
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
Multi-source
03
March 2020 CSC Report
March 2020 CSC Report
Multi-source
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