CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-122

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-122. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC Related Weaknesses
Forced Integer Overflow
CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow
CWE-128 Wrap-around Error
CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound
CWE-196 Unsigned to Signed Conversion Error
CWE-680 Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow
CWE-697 Incorrect Comparison

About CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CWE-122 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-122 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

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