CWE-233 - Improper Handling of Parameters

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CWE-233

Abstraction:
Base

Structure:
Simple

Status:
Incomplete

Weakness Name: Improper Handling of Parameters

Description: The product does not properly handle when the expected number of parameters, fields, or arguments is not provided in input, or if those parameters are undefined.

Common Consequences: Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses: CWE-228Improper Handling of Syntactically Invalid Structure

Release Date:
2006-07-19

Latest Modification Date:
2023-06-29

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CWE-233 - Improper Handling of Parameters

The product does not properly handle when the expected number of parameters, fields, or arguments is not provided in input, or if those parameters are undefined.