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CWE-1044
Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range
Base
Incomplete
Description
The product's architecture contains too many - or too few - horizontal layers.
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Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Other
Impact
Reduce Maintainability
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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