CWE-1097—Persistent Storable Data Element without Associated Comparison Control Element

Weakness Name

Persistent Storable Data Element without Associated Comparison Control Element

Description

The product uses a storable data element that does not have all of the associated functions or methods that are necessary to support comparison.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Other

Impact:

Reduce Reliability

Notes:

This issue can prevent the product from running reliably, due to incorrect or unexpected comparison results. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability.

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-595Comparison of Object References Instead of Object Contents
• CWE-1076Insufficient Adherence to Expected Conventions