logo

CWE-589 - Call to Non-ubiquitous API

CWE-589

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

Call to Non-ubiquitous API

Description

The product uses an API function that does not exist on all versions of the target platform. This could cause portability problems or inconsistencies that allow denial of service or other consequences.

Some functions that offer security features supported by the OS are not available on all versions of the OS in common use. Likewise, functions are often deprecated or made obsolete for security reasons and should not be used.

Common Consequences

Scope: Other

Impact: Quality Degradation

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-12-15
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-06-29

Free security scan for your website