CWE-703β€”Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions

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released 2008-09-09 Β· last modified 2025-12-11
CWE-703 - Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions - Diagram

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-703
Abstraction:
Pillar
Structure:
Simple
Status:
Incomplete
Release Date:
2008-09-09
Latest Modification Date:
2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Description

The product does not properly anticipate or handle exceptional conditions that rarely occur during normal operation of the product.

Common Consequences

Scope:
Confidentiality, Availability, Integrity
Impact:
Read Application Data, DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart, Unexpected State
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