CWE-663—Use of a Non-reentrant Function in a Concurrent Context

Weakness Name

Use of a Non-reentrant Function in a Concurrent Context

Description

The product calls a non-reentrant function in a concurrent context in which a competing code sequence (e.g. thread or signal handler) may have an opportunity to call the same function or otherwise influence its state.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Integrity, Confidentiality, Other

Impact:

Modify Memory, Read Memory, Modify Application Data, Read Application Data, Alter Execution Logic

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-662Improper Synchronization