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CWE-496 - Public Data Assigned to Private Array-Typed Field

CWE-496

  • Abstraction:
  • Variant
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Incomplete
Weakness Name

Public Data Assigned to Private Array-Typed Field

Description

Assigning public data to a private array is equivalent to giving public access to the array.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity

Impact: Modify Application Data

Notes: The contents of the array can be modified from outside the intended scope.

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-06-29

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