Incomplete Internal State Distinction
The product does not properly determine which state it is in, causing it to assume it is in state X when in fact it is in state Y, causing it to perform incorrect operations in a security-relevant manner.
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Weaknesses in this category are related to resource lifecycle management.
This category identifies Software Fault Patterns (SFPs) within the Unchecked Status Condition cluster (SFP4).
Weaknesses in this category are related to improper management of system state.
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