static EC_PRE_COMP *ec_pre_comp_new(const EC_GROUP *group)
{
    EC_PRE_COMP *ret = NULL;

    if (!group)
        return NULL;

    ret = OPENSSL_zalloc(sizeof(*ret));
    if (ret == NULL) {
        ECerr(EC_F_EC_PRE_COMP_NEW, ERR_R_MALLOC_FAILURE);
        return ret;
    }

    ret->group = group;
    ret->blocksize = 8;         /* default */
    ret->w = 4;                 /* default */
    ret->references = 1;

    ret->lock = CRYPTO_THREAD_lock_new();
    if (ret->lock == NULL) {
        ECerr(EC_F_EC_PRE_COMP_NEW, ERR_R_MALLOC_FAILURE);
        OPENSSL_free(ret);
        return NULL;
    }
    return ret;
}

This classification refers to vulnerabilities resulting from poor cryptographic key management, including weak generation, insecure storage, or improper handling that compromises encryption strength.