CWE-1044: Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range
The product's architecture contains too many - or too few - horizontal layers.
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This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities. While the interpretation of "expected range" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default minimum of 4 layers and maximum of 8 layers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-1044: Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range?+
CWE-1044: Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product's architecture contains too many - or too few - horizontal layers. This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities. While the interpretation of "expected range" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default minimum of 4 layers and maximum of 8 layers.
What are the security consequences of Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range?+
If exploited, CWE-1044 (Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range) it can compromise Other, leading to outcomes such as Reduce Maintainability.
What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1044 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.