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CWE-372

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CWE-372

Incomplete Internal State Distinction

Base
Draft

Description

The product does not properly determine which state it is in, causing it to assume it is in state X when in fact it is in state Y, causing it to perform incorrect operations in a security-relevant manner.

Common Consequences

Scope

Integrity
Other

Impact

Varies by Context, Unexpected State

Applicable Platforms

Not Language-Specific

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