CWE-820

Missing Synchronization

Weakness Description

The product utilizes a shared resource in a concurrent manner but does not attempt to synchronize access to the resource.

If access to a shared resource is not synchronized, then the resource may not be in a state that is expected by the product. This might lead to unexpected or insecure behaviors, especially if an attacker can influence the shared resource.

Common Consequences

IntegrityConfidentialityOther
Modify Application DataRead Application DataAlter Execution Logic
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