CWE-589β€”Call to Non-ubiquitous API

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released 2006-12-15 Β· last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-589
Abstraction:
Variant
Structure:
Simple
Status:
Incomplete
Release Date:
2006-12-15
Latest Modification Date:
2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Call to Non-ubiquitous API

Description

The product uses an API function that does not exist on all versions of the target platform. This could cause portability problems or inconsistencies that allow denial of service or other consequences.

Some functions that offer security features supported by the OS are not available on all versions of the OS in common use. Likewise, functions are often deprecated or made obsolete for security reasons and should not be used.

Common Consequences

Scope:
Other
Impact:
Quality Degradation

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