CWE-1082 - Class Instance Self Destruction Control Element
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2019-01-03
- Latest Modification Date:2024-02-29
Weakness Name
Class Instance Self Destruction Control Element
Description
The code contains a class instance that calls the method or function to delete or destroy itself.
For example, in C++, "delete this" will cause the object to delete itself. This issue can prevent the product from running reliably. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Reduce Reliability