CWE-391 - Unchecked Error Condition
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2024-02-29
Weakness Name
Unchecked Error Condition
Description
[PLANNED FOR DEPRECATION. SEE MAINTENANCE NOTES AND CONSIDER CWE-252, CWE-248, OR CWE-1069.] Ignoring exceptions and other error conditions may allow an attacker to induce unexpected behavior unnoticed.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity, Other
Impact: Varies by Context, Unexpected State, Alter Execution Logic
Related Weaknesses
CWE-703Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions
CWE-754Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional ConditionsMedium