CWE-469 - Use of Pointer Subtraction to Determine Size
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Use of Pointer Subtraction to Determine Size
Description
The product subtracts one pointer from another in order to determine size, but this calculation can be incorrect if the pointers do not exist in the same memory chunk.
Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control, Integrity, Confidentiality, Availability
Impact: Modify Memory, Read Memory, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Notes: There is the potential for arbitrary code execution with privileges of the vulnerable program.
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