CWE-664: Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime
| Abstraction | Structure | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | Simple | Draft |
Description
The product does not maintain or incorrectly maintains control over a resource throughout its lifetime of creation, use, and release.
Extended Description
Resources often have explicit instructions on how to be created, used and destroyed. When code does not follow these instructions, it can lead to unexpected behaviors and potentially exploitable states.
Even without explicit instructions, various principles are expected to be adhered to, such as “Do not use an object until after its creation is complete,” or “do not use an object after it has been slated for destruction.”
Modes of Introduction
| Phase | Note |
|---|---|
| Implementation | - |
Applicable Platforms
Languages
Class: Not Language-Specific
Technologies
Class: Not Technology-Specific
Common Consequences
| Scope | Impact | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other |
Potential Mitigations
Testing
Use Static analysis tools to check for unreleased resources.