CWE-1082—Class Instance Self Destruction Control Element

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.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Other

Impact:

Reduce Reliability

Notes:

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.

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-1076Insufficient Adherence to Expected Conventions