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CWE-235
Improper Handling of Extra Parameters
Variant
Draft
Description
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when the number of parameters, fields, or arguments with the same name exceeds the expected amount.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Integrity
Impact
Unexpected State
CVE-2003-1014MIE. multiple gateway/security products allow restriction bypass using multiple MIME fields with the same name, which are interpreted differently by clients.
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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