CWE-248 - Uncaught Exception
CWE-248
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Draft
- Weakness Name
Uncaught Exception
- Description
An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught.
When an exception is not caught, it may cause the program to crash or expose sensitive information.
- Common Consequences
Scope: Availability, Confidentiality
Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart, Read Application Data
Notes: An uncaught exception could cause the system to be placed in a state that could lead to a crash, exposure of sensitive information or other unintended behaviors.
- Related Weaknesses
- Release Date:
- 2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2024-02-29
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