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CWE-606 - Unchecked Input for Loop Condition

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Draft
  • Release Date:2007-05-07
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29

Weakness Name

Unchecked Input for Loop Condition

Description

The product does not properly check inputs that are used for loop conditions, potentially leading to a denial of service or other consequences because of excessive looping.

Common Consequences

Scope: Availability

Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)

Related Weaknesses

CWE-834Excessive Iteration

CWE-1284Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input