CWE-1288
Improper Validation of Consistency within Input
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2020-02-24
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2025-12-11
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Name: Improper Validation of Consistency within Input
The product receives a complex input with multiple elements or fields that must be consistent with each other, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually consistent.
General Informations
Modes Of Introduction
ImplementationApplicable Platforms
Language
Class: Not Language-Specific (Often)Common Consequences
| Scope | Impact | Likelihood |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Varies by Context |
Observed Examples
| References | Description |
|---|---|
CVE-2018-16733 | product does not validate that the start block appears before the end block |
CVE-2006-3790 | size field that is inconsistent with packet size leads to buffer over-read |
CVE-2008-4114 | system crash with offset value that is inconsistent with packet size |
Potential Mitigations
Phases : ImplementationVulnerability Mapping Notes
Justification : This CWE entry is at the Base level of abstraction, which is a preferred level of abstraction for mapping to the root causes of vulnerabilities.Comment : Carefully read both the name and description to ensure that this mapping is an appropriate fit. Do not try to 'force' a mapping to a lower-level Base/Variant simply to comply with this preferred level of abstraction.
Notes
This entry is still under development and will continue to see updates and content improvements.Submission
| Name | Organization | Date | Date release | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | 4.1 |
Modifications
| Name | Organization | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Relationships | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Mapping_Notes | |
| CWE Content Team | MITRE | updated Weakness_Ordinalities |
