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CWE-72: CWE-72: Improper Handling of Apple HFS+ Alternate Data Stream Path

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Technical Details

Structure
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Applicable To

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWE-72: CWE-72: Improper Handling of Apple HFS+ Alternate Data Stream Path?+

CWE-72: CWE-72: Improper Handling of Apple HFS+ Alternate Data Stream Path is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description Extended Description

What are the security consequences of CWE-72: Improper Handling of Apple HFS+ Alternate Data Stream Path?+

If exploited, CWE-72 (CWE-72: Improper Handling of Apple HFS+ Alternate Data Stream Path) it can compromise Read Files or Directories and Modify Files or Directories, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Confidentiality and Integrity.

Which programming languages are affected by CWE-72: Improper Handling of Apple HFS+ Alternate Data Stream Path?+

CWE-72 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-72 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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