CWE-134—Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11
Metadata
- CWE ID：
- CWE-134
- 摘要：
- Base
- 结构：
- Simple
- 状态：
- Draft
- 发布日期：
- 2006-07-19
- 更新日期：
- 2025-12-11
名称
Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
描述
The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.
常见后果
- 范围：
- Confidentiality
- 影响：
- Read Memory
- 注释：
- Format string problems allow for information disclosure which can severely simplify exploitation of the program.
- 范围：
- Integrity, Confidentiality, Availability
- 影响：
- Modify Memory, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
- 注释：
- Format string problems can result in the execution of arbitrary code, buffer overflows, denial of service, or incorrect data representation.
