CWE-695 - Use of Low-Level Functionality
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2008-09-09
- Latest Modification Date:2024-02-29
Weakness Name
Use of Low-Level Functionality
Description
The product uses low-level functionality that is explicitly prohibited by the framework or specification under which the product is supposed to operate.
The use of low-level functionality can violate the specification in unexpected ways that effectively disable built-in protection mechanisms, introduce exploitable inconsistencies, or otherwise expose the functionality to attack.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Other
