1089
Under-studied. These issues are not frequently reported, and it is difficult to find published
examples.
Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
PLOVER Non-exit on Failed Initialization
CWE-456: Missing Initialization of a Variable
Weakness ID : 456
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Variant
Description
The product does not initialize critical variables, which causes the execution environment to use
unexpected values.
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 909 Missing Initialization of Resource 1797
CanPrecede 89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL
Command ('SQL Injection')