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CWE-233: Parameter Problems

 
Parameter Problems
Weakness ID: 233 (Weakness Class)Status: Incomplete
+ Description

Description Summary

Weaknesses in this category are related to improper handling of parameters, fields, or arguments.
+ Time of Introduction
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
+ Common Consequences
ScopeEffect
Integrity

Technical Impact: Unexpected state

+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
ChildOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class228Improper Handling of Syntactically Invalid Structure
Development Concepts (primary)699
Research Concepts (primary)1000
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base234Failure to Handle Missing Parameter
Development Concepts (primary)699
Research Concepts (primary)1000
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base235Improper Handling of Extra Parameters
Development Concepts (primary)699
Research Concepts (primary)1000
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base236Improper Handling of Undefined Parameters
Development Concepts (primary)699
Research Concepts (primary)1000
+ Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy NameNode IDFitMapped Node Name
PLOVERParameter Problems
+ Content History
Submissions
Submission DateSubmitterOrganizationSource
PLOVERExternally Mined
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2008-07-01Eric DalciCigitalExternal
updated Time_of_Introduction
2008-09-08CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings
2011-06-01CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Common_Consequences
2011-06-27CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Common_Consequences
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