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References
[REF-959]Object Management Group (OMG). "Automated Source Code Performance Efficiency
Measure (ASCPEM)". 2016 January. < https://www.omg.org/spec/ASCPEM/ >.2023-04-07.
CWE-1043: Data Element Aggregating an Excessively Large Number of Non-
Primitive Elements
Weakness ID : 1043
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-1043: Data Element Aggregating an Excessively Large Number of Non-Primitive Elements
CWE-1043: Data Element Aggregating an Excessively
Large Number of Non-Primitive Elements 1878
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Base
Description
The product uses a data element that has an excessively large number of sub-elements with nonprimitive
data types such as structures or aggregated objects.
Extended Description
This issue can make the product perform more slowly. If the relevant code is reachable by an
attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.
While the interpretation of "excessively large" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ
recommends a default of 5 sub-elements.
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 1093 Excessively Complex Data Representation 1933
Relevant to the view "Software Development" (CWE-699)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1006 Bad Coding Practices 2422
MemberOf 1226 Complexity Issues 2481
Weakness Ordinalities
Indirect :
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Other Reduce Performance
MemberOf Relationships
This MemberOf relationships table shows additional CWE Catgeories and Views that reference this
weakness as a member. This information is often useful in understanding where a weakness fits
within the context of external information sources.
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1132 CISQ Quality Measures (2016) - Performance Efficiency 1128 2443
MemberOf 1309 CISQ Quality Measures - Efficiency 1305 2486
MemberOf 1412 Comprehensive Categorization: Poor Coding Practices 1400 2538
Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
OMG ASCPEM ASCPEMPRF-