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CWE-198
Use of Incorrect Byte Ordering
Variant
Draft
Description
The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not account for byte ordering (e.g. big-endian and little-endian) when processing the input, causing an incorrect number or value to be used.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Integrity
Impact
Unexpected State
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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