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CWE-528 - Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere

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

Weakness Name

Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere

Description

The product generates a core dump file in a directory, archive, or other resource that is stored, transferred, or otherwise made accessible to unauthorized actors.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality

Impact: Read Application Data, Read Files or Directories

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