CWE-773: Missing Reference to Active File Descriptor or Handle

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The product does not properly maintain references to a file descriptor or handle, which prevents that file descriptor/handle from being reclaimed.

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Extended Description

This can cause the product to consume all available file descriptors or handles, which can prevent other processes from performing critical file processing operations.

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