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CWE-694 - Use of Multiple Resources with Duplicate Identifier

CWE-694

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

Use of Multiple Resources with Duplicate Identifier

Description

The product uses multiple resources that can have the same identifier, in a context in which unique identifiers are required.

If the product assumes that each resource has a unique identifier, the product could operate on the wrong resource if attackers can cause multiple resources to be associated with the same identifier.

Common Consequences

Scope: Access Control

Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism

Notes: If unique identifiers are assumed when protecting sensitive resources, then duplicate identifiers might allow attackers to bypass the protection.

Scope: Other

Impact: Quality Degradation

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2008-09-09
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2024-02-29

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