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CWE-453 - Insecure Default Variable Initialization

CWE-453

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

Insecure Default Variable Initialization

Description

The product, by default, initializes an internal variable with an insecure or less secure value than is possible.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity

Impact: Modify Application Data

Notes: An attacker could gain access to and modify sensitive data or system information.

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-10-26

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