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CWE-431 - Missing Handler

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

Weakness Name

Missing Handler

Description

A handler is not available or implemented.

When an exception is thrown and not caught, the process has given up an opportunity to decide if a given failure or event is worth a change in execution.

Common Consequences

Scope: Other

Impact: Varies by Context

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