CWE-198 - Use of Incorrect Byte Ordering
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Use of Incorrect Byte Ordering
Description
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not account for byte ordering (e.g. big-endian and little-endian) when processing the input, causing an incorrect number or value to be used.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State
