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CWE-115
Misinterpretation of Input
Base
Incomplete
Description
The product misinterprets an input, whether from an attacker or another product, in a security-relevant fashion.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Integrity
Impact
Unexpected State
CVE-2005-2225Product sees dangerous file extension in free text of a group discussion, disconnects all users.
CVE-2001-0003Product does not correctly import and process security settings from another product.
Applicable Platforms
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