The product uses a data element that has an excessively large number of sub-elements with non-primitive data types such as structures or aggregated objects.
View on MITREThis issue can make the product perform more slowly. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability. While the interpretation of "excessively large" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default of 5 sub-elements.
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CWE-1043: Data Element Aggregating an Excessively Large Number of Non-Primitive Elements is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product uses a data element that has an excessively large number of sub-elements with non-primitive data types such as structures or aggregated objects. This issue can make the product perform more slowly. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability. While the interpretation of "excessively large" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default of 5 sub-elements.
If exploited, CWE-1043 (Data Element Aggregating an Excessively Large Number of Non-Primitive Elements) it can compromise Other, leading to outcomes such as Reduce Performance.
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1043 describes a category of software weakness — the underlying flaw type. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifies a specific, real-world vulnerability in a particular product. In short, a CWE is the kind of mistake, and a CVE is an instance of that mistake being found in software.