CWE-464: Addition of Data Structure Sentinel
BaseIncompleteExploit Likelihood: High
The accidental addition of a data-structure sentinel can cause serious programming logic problems.
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Extended Description
Data-structure sentinels are often used to mark the structure of data. A common example of this is the null character at the end of strings or a special sentinel to mark the end of a linked list. It is dangerous to allow this type of control data to be easily accessible. Therefore, it is important to protect from the addition or modification of sentinels.
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
Applicable To
CC++