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CWE-742: CERT C Secure Coding Section 08 - Memory Management (MEM)

 
CERT C Secure Coding Section 08 - Memory Management (MEM)
Category ID: 742 (Category)Status: Incomplete
+ Description

Description Summary

Weaknesses in this category are related to rules in the memory management section of the CERT C Secure Coding Standard. Since not all rules map to specific weaknesses, this category may be incomplete.
+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
ParentOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class20Improper Input Validation
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard734
ParentOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base128Wrap-around Error
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base131Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base190Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base226Sensitive Information Uncleared Before Release
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness VariantWeakness Variant244Improper Clearing of Heap Memory Before Release ('Heap Inspection')
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base252Unchecked Return Value
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness VariantWeakness Variant415Double Free
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base416Use After Free
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base476NULL Pointer Dereference
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard734
ParentOfWeakness VariantWeakness Variant528Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness VariantWeakness Variant590Free of Memory not on the Heap
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness VariantWeakness Variant591Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base628Function Call with Incorrectly Specified Arguments
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard734
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base665Improper Initialization
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard734
ParentOfWeakness VariantWeakness Variant687Function Call With Incorrectly Specified Argument Value
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
ParentOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class754Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
MemberOfViewView734Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard
Weaknesses Addressed by the CERT C Secure Coding Standard (primary)734
+ Content History
Submissions
Submission DateSubmitterOrganizationSource
2008-11-24Internal CWE Team
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2011-09-13CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
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