CWE-773 - Missing Reference to Active File Descriptor or Handle
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2009-05-27
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Missing Reference to Active File Descriptor or Handle
Description
The product does not properly maintain references to a file descriptor or handle, which prevents that file descriptor/handle from being reclaimed.
This can cause the product to consume all available file descriptors or handles, which can prevent other processes from performing critical file processing operations.
Common Consequences
Scope: Availability
Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
Notes: An attacker that can influence the allocation of resources that are not properly maintained could deplete the available resource pool and prevent all other processes from accessing the same type of resource.
