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CWE-437

Incomplete Model of Endpoint Features

Base
Incomplete

Description

A product acts as an intermediary or monitor between two or more endpoints, but it does not have a complete model of an endpoint's features, behaviors, or state, potentially causing the product to perform incorrect actions based on this incomplete model.

Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)

Common Consequences

Scope

Integrity
Other

Impact

Unexpected State, Varies by Context

CVE-2024-55629

network-based IDS does not model how TCP endpoints handle TCP urgent data, allowing attackers to bypass detection

Applicable Platforms

Not Language-Specific

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