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CWE-222 - Truncation of Security-relevant Information

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Draft
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-10-26

Weakness Name

Truncation of Security-relevant Information

Description

The product truncates the display, recording, or processing of security-relevant information in a way that can obscure the source or nature of an attack.

Common Consequences

Scope: Non-Repudiation

Impact: Hide Activities

Notes: The source of an attack will be difficult or impossible to determine. This can allow attacks to the system to continue without notice.

Related Weaknesses

CWE-221Information Loss or Omission