CWE-1109 — Use of Same Variable for Multiple Purposes
CWE-1109: Use of Same Variable for Multiple Purposes
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Base |
| Status | Incomplete |
| Likelihood of exploit | — |
Description
The code contains a callable, block, or other code element in which the same variable is used to control more than one unique task or store more than one instance of data.
Common consequences
- Other: Reduce Maintainability
- Other: Increase Analytical Complexity
Mitigations
(none listed)
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/1109.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html