1457
The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource
in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used.
Extended Description
This can have security implications when the associated resource is expected to have certain
properties or values, such as a variable that determines whether a user has been authenticated or
not.
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 455 Non-exit on Failed Initialization 1087
ParentOf 770 Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling 1613
ParentOf 908 Use of Uninitialized Resource 1792
ParentOf 909 Missing Initialization of Resource 1797
ParentOf 1279 Cryptographic Operations are run Before Supporting Units
are Ready