The software uses an API function that does not exist on all
versions of the target platform. This could cause portability problems or
inconsistencies that allow denial of service or other
consequences.
Extended Description
Some functions that offer security features supported by the OS are not
available on all versions of the OS in common use. Likewise, functions are
often deprecated or made obsolete for security reasons and should not be
used.
Time of Introduction
Architecture and Design
Implementation
Potential Mitigations
Phase
Description
Implementation
Always test your code on any platform on which it is targeted to run
on.
Pre-design through build: Test your code on the newest and oldest
platform on which it is targeted to run on.
Testing
Develop a system to test for API functions that are not portable.
Description
