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CWE-173 - Improper Handling of Alternate Encoding

CWE-173

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

Improper Handling of Alternate Encoding

Description

The product does not properly handle when an input uses an alternate encoding that is valid for the control sphere to which the input is being sent.

Common Consequences

Scope: Access Control

Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-06-29

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