CWE-1102βReliance on Machine-Dependent Data Representation
PUBLISHEDweakness record
released 2019-01-03 Β· last modified 2026-04-30
Metadata
- CWE ID:
- CWE-1102
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Incomplete
- Release Date:
- 2019-01-03
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2026-04-30
Weakness Name
Reliance on Machine-Dependent Data Representation
Description
The code uses a data representation that relies on low-level data representation or constructs that may vary across different processors, physical machines, OSes, or other physical components.
Common Consequences
- Scope:
- Other
- Impact:
- Reduce Maintainability
- Notes:
- This issue makes it more difficult to maintain and/or port the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.