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CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
ClassDraftExploit Likelihood: Medium
The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.
Extended Description
When a resource is created or allocated, the developer is responsible for properly releasing the resource as well as accounting for all potential paths of expiration or invalidation, such as a set period of time or revocation.
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
Applicable To
Not Language-Specific