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CWE-1091 - Use of Object without Invoking Destructor Method

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2019-01-03
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29

Weakness Name

Use of Object without Invoking Destructor Method

Description

The product contains a method that accesses an object but does not later invoke the element's associated finalize/destructor method.

This issue can make the product perform more slowly by retaining memory and/or other resources longer than necessary. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.

Common Consequences

Scope: Other

Impact: Reduce Performance

Related Weaknesses

CWE-772Missing Release of Resource after Effective LifetimeHigh

CWE-1076Insufficient Adherence to Expected Conventions