CWE

Incorrect Synchronization

ID: 821		Date: (C)2012-05-14   (M)2022-10-10
Type: weakness		Status: INCOMPLETE
Abstraction Type: Base

Description

The software utilizes a shared resource in a concurrent manner but it does not correctly synchronize access to the resource.

Extended Description

If access to a shared resource is not correctly synchronized, then the resource may not be in a state that is expected by the software. This might lead to unexpected or insecure behaviors, especially if an attacker can influence the shared resource.

Applicable Platforms
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Common Consequences

Scope	Technical Impact	Notes
Integrity Confidentiality Other	Modify application data Read application data Alter execution logic

Detection Methods
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Potential Mitigations
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Relationships

Related CWE	Type	View	Chain
CWE-821 ChildOf CWE-662	Weakness	CWE-1000 CWE-699

Demonstrative Examples
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White Box Definitions
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Black Box Definitions
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Taxynomy Mappings
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References:
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