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CWE-514
Covert Channel
Class
Incomplete
Description
A covert channel is a path that can be used to transfer information in a way not intended by the system's designers.
Typically the system has not given authorization for the transmission and has no knowledge of its occurrence.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Confidentiality
Access Control
Impact
Read Application Data, Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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