The software reads from a buffer using buffer access
mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the
targeted buffer.
Extended Description
This typically occurs when the pointer or its index is incremented to a
position beyond the bounds of the buffer or when pointer arithmetic results
in a position outside of the valid memory location to name a few. This may
result in exposure of sensitive information or possibly a crash.
Time of Introduction
Implementation
Applicable Platforms
Languages
C
C++
Weakness Ordinalities
Ordinality
Description
Primary
(where
the weakness exists independent of other weaknesses)
Description
