1437
CWE-653: Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization
Weakness ID : 653
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Class
Description
The product does not properly compartmentalize or isolate functionality, processes, or resources
that require different privilege levels, rights, or permissions.
Extended Description
When a weakness occurs in functionality that is accessible by lower-privileged users, then without
strong boundaries, an attack might extend the scope of the damage to higher-privileged users.
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 693 Protection Mechanism Failure 1520
ChildOf 657 Violation of Secure Design Principles 1446
ParentOf 1189 Improper Isolation of Shared Resources on System-on-a-
Chip (SoC)