CWE-238 - Improper Handling of Incomplete Structural Elements

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CWE-238

Abstraction:
Variant

Structure:
Simple

Status:
Draft

Weakness Name: Improper Handling of Incomplete Structural Elements

Description: The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a particular structural element is not completely specified.

Common Consequences: Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses: CWE-237Improper Handling of Structural Elements

Release Date:
2006-07-19

Latest Modification Date:
2023-06-29

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CWE-238 - Improper Handling of Incomplete Structural Elements

The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a particular structural element is not completely specified.