CWE-528—Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2026-04-30

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-528
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2026-04-30

Weakness Name

Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere

Description

The product generates a core dump file in a directory, archive, or other resource that is stored, transferred, or otherwise made accessible to unauthorized actors.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Confidentiality
Impact:: Read Application Data, Read Files or Directories

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