Extended Description
Extended Description
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
- Vulnerability Mapping
- ALLOWED
Applicable To
Security Consequences
Scope
Impact
Mitigation Strategies
Phase
Description
Restrict server socket address to known local addresses.
Detection Methods
No detection method information available for this CWE.
Code Examples & CVEs
No examples or observed CVEs available for this CWE.
CWE Relationships
No relationship information available for this CWE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-605: CWE-605: Multiple Binds to the Same Port?+
CWE-605: CWE-605: Multiple Binds to the Same Port is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description Extended Description
What are the security consequences of CWE-605: Multiple Binds to the Same Port?+
If exploited, CWE-605 (CWE-605: Multiple Binds to the Same Port) it can compromise Read Application Data, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Confidentiality and Integrity Packets from a variety of network services may be stolen or the services spoofed..
How do you prevent or mitigate CWE-605: Multiple Binds to the Same Port?+
Recommended mitigations for CWE-605 include: Restrict server socket address to known local addresses.
Which programming languages are affected by CWE-605: Multiple Binds to the Same Port?+
CWE-605 commonly affects Languages. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.
What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-605 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.