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CWE-386
Symbolic Name not Mapping to Correct Object
Base
Draft
Description
A constant symbolic reference to an object is used, even though the reference can resolve to a different object over time.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Related Weaknesses
Common Consequences
Scope
Access Control
Impact
Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Scope
Integrity
Confidentiality
Other
Impact
Modify Application Data, Modify Files or Directories, Read Application Data, Read Files or Directories, Other
Scope
Integrity
Other
Impact
Modify Application Data, Other
Scope
Non-Repudiation
Impact
Hide Activities
Scope
Non-Repudiation
Integrity
Impact
Modify Files or Directories
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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