CWE-232 - Improper Handling of Undefined Values

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CWE-232

Abstraction:
Variant

Structure:
Simple

Status:
Draft

Weakness Name: Improper Handling of Undefined Values

Description: The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a value is not defined or supported for the associated parameter, field, or argument name.

Common Consequences: Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses: CWE-229Improper Handling of Values

Release Date:
2006-07-19

Latest Modification Date:
2023-06-29

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CWE-232 - Improper Handling of Undefined Values

The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a value is not defined or supported for the associated parameter, field, or argument name.