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CWE-568
finalize() Method Without super.finalize()
Variant
Draft
Description
The product contains a finalize() method that does not call super.finalize().
The Java Language Specification states that it is a good practice for a finalize() method to call super.finalize().
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Other
Impact
Quality Degradation
Potential Mitigations
Implementation
Call the super.finalize() method.
Applicable Platforms
Java
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