CWE-372—Incomplete Internal State Distinction

Weakness Name

Incomplete Internal State Distinction

Description

The product does not properly determine which state it is in, causing it to assume it is in state X when in fact it is in state Y, causing it to perform incorrect operations in a security-relevant manner.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Integrity, Other

Impact:

Varies by Context, Unexpected State

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-664Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime