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CWE-1176 - Inefficient CPU Computation

  • Abstraction:Class
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2019-01-03
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-10-26

Weakness Name

Inefficient CPU Computation

Description

The product performs CPU computations using algorithms that are not as efficient as they could be for the needs of the developer, i.e., the computations can be optimized further.

This issue can make the product perform more slowly, possibly in ways that are noticeable to the users. If an attacker can influence the amount of computation that must be performed, e.g. by triggering worst-case complexity, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.

Common Consequences

Scope: Availability

Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)

Scope: Other

Impact: Reduce Performance

Related Weaknesses

CWE-405Asymmetric Resource Consumption (Amplification)