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CWE-68: Windows Virtual File Problems

 
Windows Virtual File Problems
Category ID: 68 (Category)Status: Draft
+ Description

Description Summary

Weaknesses in this category are related to improper handling of virtual files within Windows-based operating systems.
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+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
ChildOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base66Improper Handling of File Names that Identify Virtual Resources
Development Concepts (primary)699
ChildOfCategoryCategory632Weaknesses that Affect Files or Directories
Resource-specific Weaknesses (primary)631
ParentOfWeakness VariantWeakness Variant67Improper Handling of Windows Device Names
Resource-specific Weaknesses631
ParentOfWeakness VariantWeakness Variant69Improper Handling of Windows ::DATA Alternate Data Stream
Resource-specific Weaknesses631
Development Concepts699
+ Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy NameNode IDFitMapped Node Name
PLOVERWindows Virtual File problems
+ Content History
Submissions
Submission DateSubmitterOrganizationSource
PLOVERExternally Mined
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2008-09-08CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings
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