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CWE-1098

Data Element containing Pointer Item without Proper Copy Control Element

Weakness Description

The code contains a data element with a pointer that does not have an associated copy or constructor method.

Common Consequences

Other
Reduce Reliability

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.

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