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CWE-372 - Incomplete Internal State Distinction

CWE-372

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

Incomplete Internal State Distinction

Description

The product does not properly determine which state it is in, causing it to assume it is in state X when in fact it is in state Y, causing it to perform incorrect operations in a security-relevant manner.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity, Other

Impact: Varies by Context, Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2024-02-29

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