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CWE-480 – Use of Incorrect Operator

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Description

The programmer accidentally uses the wrong operator, which changes the application logic in security-relevant ways.

These types of errors are generally the result of a typo.

Modes of Introduction:

– Implementation

 

Likelihood of Exploit: Low

 

Related Weaknesses

CWE-670

 

Consequences

Other: Alter Execution Logic

This weakness can cause unintended logic to be executed and other unexpected application behavior.

 

Potential Mitigations

CVE References