CWE-1089: Large Data Table with Excessive Number of Indices

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The product uses a large data table that contains an excessively large number of indices.

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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 "large data table" and "excessively large number of indices" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default threshold of 1000000 rows for a "large" table and a default threshold of 3 indices.

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What is CWE-1089: Large Data Table with Excessive Number of Indices?+

CWE-1089: Large Data Table with Excessive Number of Indices is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product uses a large data table that contains an excessively large number of indices. 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 "large data table" and "excessively large number of indices" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default threshold of 1000000 rows for a "large" table and a default threshold of 3 indices.

What are the security consequences of Large Data Table with Excessive Number of Indices?+

If exploited, CWE-1089 (Large Data Table with Excessive Number of Indices) it can compromise Other, leading to outcomes such as Reduce Performance.

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

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1089 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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