672
References
[REF-962]Object Management Group (OMG). "Automated Source Code Security Measure
(ASCSM)". 2016 January. < http://www.omg.org/spec/ASCSM/1.0/ >.
CWE-673: External Influence of Sphere Definition
Weakness ID : 673
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Class
Description
The product does not prevent the definition of control spheres from external actors.
Extended Description
Typically, a product defines its control sphere within the code itself, or through configuration by the
product's administrator. In some cases, an external party can change the definition of the control
sphere. This is typically a resultant weakness.
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 664 Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime 1454
ParentOf 426 Untrusted Search Path 1028
Relevant to the view "Architectural Concepts" (CWE-1008)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1011 Authorize Actors 2425
Common Consequences
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-674: Uncontrolled Recursion
CWE-674: Uncontrolled Recursion