CWE-459 - Incomplete Cleanup
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Incomplete Cleanup
Description
The product does not properly "clean up" and remove temporary or supporting resources after they have been used.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other, Confidentiality, Integrity
Impact: Other, Read Application Data, Modify Application Data, DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
Notes: It is possible to overflow the number of temporary files because directories typically have limits on the number of files allowed. This could create a denial of service problem.
