772
Software Fault Patterns SFP14 Failure to Release Resource
Related Attack Patterns
CAPEC-ID Attack Pattern Name
469 HTTP DoS
References
[REF-961]Object Management Group (OMG). "Automated Source Code Reliability Measure
(ASCRM)". 2016 January. < http://www.omg.org/spec/ASCRM/1.0/ >.
[REF-962]Object Management Group (OMG). "Automated Source Code Security Measure
(ASCSM)". 2016 January. < http://www.omg.org/spec/ASCSM/1.0/ >.
CWE-773: Missing Reference to Active File Descriptor or Handle
Weakness ID : 773
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Variant
Description
The product does not properly maintain references to a file descriptor or handle, which prevents
that file descriptor/handle from being reclaimed.
Extended Description
This can cause the product to consume all available file descriptors or handles, which can prevent
other processes from performing critical file processing operations.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 771 Missing Reference to Active Allocated Resource 1622
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Availability DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
An attacker that can influence the allocation of resources
that are not properly maintained could deplete the
available resource pool and prevent all other processes
from accessing the same type of resource.
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Operation
Phase: Architecture and Design
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-774: Allocation of File Descriptors or Handles Without Limits or Throttling
CWE-774: Allocation of File Descriptors or Handles Without Limits or Throttling