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CWE-680: Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow

 
Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow
Compound Element ID: 680 (Compound Element Base: Chain)Status: Draft
+ Description

Description Summary

The product performs a calculation to determine how much memory to allocate, but an integer overflow can occur that causes less memory to be allocated than expected, leading to a buffer overflow.
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+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)Named Chain(s) this relationship pertains toChain(s)
ChildOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class20Improper Input Validation
Research Concepts (primary)1000
StartsWithWeakness BaseWeakness Base190Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Named Chains (primary)709
Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow680
+ Relevant Properties
  • Validity
+ Content History
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2008-07-01Eric DalciCigitalExternal
updated Time of Introduction
2008-09-08CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Relationships
2009-03-10CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Related Attack Patterns
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