CWE-118 (Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error')) is a common software weakness type identified by MITRE's CWE dictionary.

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CWE-118

Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error')

Weakness Description

The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts operations within the boundaries of a resource that is accessed using an index or pointer, such as memory or files.

Common Consequences

Other

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