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CWE-1066: Missing Serialization Control Element

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The product contains a serializable data element that does not have an associated serialization method.

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This issue can prevent the product from running reliably, e.g. by triggering an exception. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability. As examples, the serializable nature of a data element comes from a serializable SerializableAttribute attribute in .NET and the inheritance from the java.io.Serializable interface in Java.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWE-1066: Missing Serialization Control Element?+

CWE-1066: Missing Serialization Control Element is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product contains a serializable data element that does not have an associated serialization method. This issue can prevent the product from running reliably, e.g. by triggering an exception. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability. As examples, the serializable nature of a data element comes from a serializable SerializableAttribute attribute in .NET and the inheritance from the java.io.Serializable interface in Java.

What are the security consequences of Missing Serialization Control Element?+

If exploited, CWE-1066 (Missing Serialization Control Element) it can compromise Other, leading to outcomes such as Reduce Reliability.

What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1066 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.

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