Data Element containing Pointer Item without Proper Copy Control Element
The code contains a data element with a pointer that does not have an associated copy or constructor method.
Description
This issue can prevent the product from running reliably. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability.
See Also
Weaknesses in this category are related to poor coding practices.
Weaknesses in this category are related to the CISQ Quality Measures for Reliability. Presence of these weaknesses could reduce the reliability of the software.
Weaknesses in this category are related to the CISQ Quality Measures for Reliability, as documented in 2016 with the Automated Source Code CISQ Reliability Measure (AS...
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