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CWE-231: Improper Handling of Extra Values

 
Improper Handling of Extra Values
Weakness ID: 231 (Weakness Base)Status: Draft
+ Description

Description Summary

The software does not handle or incorrectly handles when more values are specified than expected.
+ Time of Introduction
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
+ Applicable Platforms

Languages

All

+ Modes of Introduction

This typically occurs in situations when only one value is expected.

+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
CanPrecedeCompound Element: CompositeCompound Element: Composite120Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Research Concepts1000
ChildOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class229Improper Handling of Values
Development Concepts (primary)699
Research Concepts (primary)1000
+ Relationship Notes

This can overlap buffer overflows.

+ Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy NameNode IDFitMapped Node Name
PLOVERExtra Value Error
+ Content History
Submissions
Submission DateSubmitterOrganizationSource
PLOVERExternally Mined
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2008-07-01Eric DalciCigitalExternal
updated Time of Introduction
2008-09-08CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Modes of Introduction, Relationships, Relationship Notes, Taxonomy Mappings
2009-03-10CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Description, Name
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