CWE-762—Mismatched Memory Management Routines

Weakness Name

Mismatched Memory Management Routines

Description

The product attempts to return a memory resource to the system, but it calls a release function that is not compatible with the function that was originally used to allocate that resource.

This weakness can be generally described as mismatching memory management routines, such as: When the memory management functions are mismatched, the consequences may be as severe as code execution, memory corruption, or program crash. Consequences and ease of exploit will vary depending on the implementation of the routines and the object being managed.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Integrity, Availability, Confidentiality

Impact:

Modify Memory, DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-404Improper Resource Shutdown or ReleaseMedium
• CWE-763Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference