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CWE-1084 - Invokable Control Element with Excessive File or Data Access Operations

CWE-1084

  • Abstraction:
  • Base
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Incomplete
Weakness Name

Invokable Control Element with Excessive File or Data Access Operations

Description

A function or method contains too many operations that utilize a data manager or file resource.

This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities. While the interpretation of "too many operations" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default maximum of 7 operations for the same data manager or file.

Common Consequences

Scope: Other

Impact: Reduce Maintainability

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2019-01-03
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2024-02-29

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