Improper Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error')
Weakness ID: 118 (Weakness Class)Status: Incomplete
+ Description

Description Summary

The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts operations within the boundaries of a resource that is accessed using an index or pointer, such as memory or files.
+ Time of Introduction
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
  • Operation
+ Applicable Platforms

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+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
ChildOfCategoryCategory19Data Handling
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class119Failure to Constrain Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Development Concepts (primary)699
Research Concepts (primary)1000
MemberOfViewView1000Research Concepts
Research Concepts (primary)1000
+ Related Attack Patterns
CAPEC-IDAttack Pattern Name
(CAPEC Version: 1.4)
8Buffer Overflow in an API Call
9Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities
10Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
14Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
24Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
45Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links
46Overflow Variables and Tags
47Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion
+ Content History
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2008-07-01Eric DalciCigitalExternal
updated Time of Introduction
2008-09-08CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Description, Name, Relationships
2009-03-10CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Description
2009-05-27CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Name
2009-10-29CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Relationships
Previous Entry Names
Change DatePrevious Entry Name
2008-09-09Range Errors
2009-05-27Improper Access of Indexable Resource (aka 'Range Error')
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