CWE-831: CWE-831: Signal Handler Function Associated with Multiple Signals
Description
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Extended Description
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
- Vulnerability Mapping
- ALLOWED
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Security Consequences
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Impact
Mitigation Strategies
No mitigation information available for this CWE.
Detection Methods
No detection method information available for this CWE.
Code Examples & CVEs
No examples or observed CVEs available for this CWE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-831: CWE-831: Signal Handler Function Associated with Multiple Signals?+
CWE-831: CWE-831: Signal Handler Function Associated with Multiple Signals is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description Extended Description
What are the security consequences of CWE-831: Signal Handler Function Associated with Multiple Signals?+
If exploited, CWE-831 (CWE-831: Signal Handler Function Associated with Multiple Signals) it can compromise DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Read Application Data and Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Availability, Integrity, Confidentiality, Access Control, Other The most common consequence will be a corruption of the state of the product and possibly leading to a crash or exit. However.
Which programming languages are affected by CWE-831: Signal Handler Function Associated with Multiple Signals?+
CWE-831 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-831 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.