What is 'zero-day vulnerability'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is 'zero-day vulnerability'?
A. A vulnerability that has been known for a long time
B. A vulnerability that is easy to fix
C. A software vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor and has no patch
D. A vulnerability that only affects older systems
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A zero-day vulnerability is a flaw in software that is unknown to the vendor, meaning there is no official patch available at the time it is discovered.

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