976
Relevant to the view "Architectural Concepts" (CWE-1008)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1011 Authorize Actors 2425
Relevant to the view "Software Development" (CWE-699)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 399 Resource Management Errors 2324
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Operating_System : Unix (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Alternate Terms
File descriptor leak : While this issue is frequently called a file descriptor leak, the "leak" term is
often used in two different ways - exposure of a resource, or consumption of a resource. Use of this
term could cause confusion.
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Confidentiality
Integrity
Read Application Data
Modify Application Data
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-403: Exposure of File Descriptor to Unintended Control Sphere ('File Descriptor Leak')
CWE-403: Exposure of File Descriptor to
Unintended Control Sphere ('File Descriptor Leak')