CWE-755 - Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

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CWE-755 Medium

Abstraction:
Class

Structure:
Simple

Status:
Incomplete

Weakness Name: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Description: The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.

Common Consequences: Scope: Other
Impact: Other

Related Weaknesses: CWE-703Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Release Date:
2009-03-10

Latest Modification Date:
2024-02-29

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CWE-755 - Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.