CWE-174 - Double Decoding of the Same Data
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Double Decoding of the Same Data
Description
The product decodes the same input twice, which can limit the effectiveness of any protection mechanism that occurs in between the decoding operations.
Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control, Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity, Other
Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Varies by Context
Related Weaknesses
CWE-675Multiple Operations on Resource in Single-Operation Context