CWE-568—finalize() Method Without super.finalize()

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released 2006-12-15 · last modified 2026-04-30

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-568
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-12-15
Latest Modification Date:: 2026-04-30

Weakness Name

finalize() Method Without super.finalize()

Description

The product contains a finalize() method that does not call super.finalize().

The Java Language Specification states that it is a good practice for a finalize() method to call super.finalize().

Common Consequences

Scope:: Other
Impact:: Quality Degradation

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