CWE-172 - Encoding Error

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CWE-172

Abstraction:
Class

Structure:
Simple

Status:
Draft

Weakness Name: Encoding Error

Description: The product does not properly encode or decode the data, resulting in unexpected values.

Common Consequences: Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State

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Release Date:
2006-07-19

Latest Modification Date:
2023-10-26

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CWE-172 - Encoding Error

The product does not properly encode or decode the data, resulting in unexpected values.