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CWE-437 - Incomplete Model of Endpoint Features

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29

Weakness Name

Incomplete Model of Endpoint Features

Description

A product acts as an intermediary or monitor between two or more endpoints, but it does not have a complete model of an endpoint's features, behaviors, or state, potentially causing the product to perform incorrect actions based on this incomplete model.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity, Other

Impact: Unexpected State, Varies by Context

Related Weaknesses

CWE-436Interpretation Conflict