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CWE-453 - Insecure Default Variable Initialization

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

Weakness Name

Insecure Default Variable Initialization

Description

The product, by default, initializes an internal variable with an insecure or less secure value than is possible.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity

Impact: Modify Application Data

Notes: An attacker could gain access to and modify sensitive data or system information.

Related Weaknesses

CWE-1188Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default