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CWE-1071

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CWE-1071

Empty Code Block

Base
Incomplete

Description

The source code contains a block that does not contain any code, i.e., the block is empty.

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Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)

Common Consequences

Scope

Other

Impact

Reduce Reliability

Applicable Platforms

Not Language-Specific

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