CWE-606—Unchecked Input for Loop Condition

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released 2007-05-07 · last modified 2026-04-30

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-606
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2007-05-07
Latest Modification Date:: 2026-04-30

Weakness Name

Unchecked Input for Loop Condition

Description

The product does not properly check inputs that are used for loop conditions, potentially leading to a denial of service or other consequences because of excessive looping.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Availability
Impact:: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)

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