The code contains a class instance that calls the method or function to delete or destroy itself.
View on MITREFor example, in C++, "delete this" will cause the object to delete itself. This issue can prevent the product from running reliably. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability.
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CWE-1082: Class Instance Self Destruction Control Element is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The code contains a class instance that calls the method or function to delete or destroy itself. For example, in C++, "delete this" will cause the object to delete itself. This issue can prevent the product from running reliably. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability.
If exploited, CWE-1082 (Class Instance Self Destruction Control Element) it can compromise Other, leading to outcomes such as Reduce Reliability.
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1082 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.