software vulnerabilities

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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (CWE-119)

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CWE-119 pertains to scenarios where software operations exceed the allocated memory buffer’s boundaries, leading to buffer overflows. This flaw can result in various adverse consequences, including data corruption, application crashes, and security vulnerabilities exploitable by attackers. A buffer overflow occurs when data written to a memory buffer exceeds its storage capacity, potentially overwriting adjacent memory locations.

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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorised Actor (CWE-200)

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CWE-200 refers to a software flaw where sensitive information—such as personal data, proprietary business details, or system configurations—is unintentionally exposed to individuals or entities without proper authorisation. This weakness typically results from poor implementation of access controls, inadequate data masking, or flawed logic in data-handling processes.

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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Deserialisation of Untrusted Data (CWE-502)

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Deserialisation refers to the process of converting serialised data (a compact format of an object or data structure) back into its original form. While this operation is indispensable in modern software, it becomes a vulnerability when the deserialised data originates from an untrusted source.
When untrusted data is deserialised without validation, attackers can exploit the process to execute arbitrary code, manipulate application logic, or inject malicious payloads. CWE-502 encapsulates this weakness, highlighting its potential to compromise data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

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2024 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses: Improper Control of Generation of Code (‘Code Injection’) CWE-94

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CWE-94, or Code Injection, occurs when a software application improperly controls the input used in generating code. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code, which the application subsequently compiles or interprets. The injected code can execute unintended commands, compromise data integrity, and even provide attackers with full control over the system.

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The 2024 CWE Top 25: Understanding and Mitigating CWE-78 – OS Command Injection

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OS Command Injection occurs when an application dynamically constructs operating system (OS) commands using untrusted inputs, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. These commands often run with the same privileges as the application, amplifying the potential impact.