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CWE-695
Use of Low-Level Functionality
Base
Incomplete
Description
The product uses low-level functionality that is explicitly prohibited by the framework or specification under which the product is supposed to operate.
The use of low-level functionality can violate the specification in unexpected ways that effectively disable built-in protection mechanisms, introduce exploitable inconsistencies, or otherwise expose the functionality to attack.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Other
Impact
Other
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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