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Using Vulnerabilities and Packages
The Vulnerabilities page consists of two tabs where the majority of patch management
activities are performed.
Vulnerabilities list all patch-related security issues across all devices registered to the
ZENworks Patch Management Server. Within ZENworks Patch Management Server, a
vulnerability consists of:
• The vulnerability description
• Signatures and fingerprints required to determine whether the vulnerability is patched or
not patched
• Associated package or packages for performing the patch
Packages contain all vendor-supplied updates and executable code used to correct or patch
security issues.
The following graphic illustrates the relationship between vulnerabilities and
packages.Typically, a single vulnerability is shared by multiple products on multiple
operating system platforms. There may be a series of separate patches to mediate the same
vulnerability in different environments. The separate patches are grouped in packages
identified by their respective product or OS. As a result, a series of packages are included
for one vulnerability.
Figure 3-1: Vulnerability and Package Relationship
About Vulnerabilities
The Vulnerabilities tab displays a complete listing of known patches and updates. Once
reported and analyzed, the vulnerabilities are distributed to your Patch Management Server
through the Global Subscription Server.