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CWE-695 - Use of Low-Level Functionality

CWE-695

  • Abstraction:
  • Base
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Incomplete
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

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2008-09-09
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2024-02-29

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