CWE-407 — Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity
CWE-407: Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Class |
| Status | Incomplete |
| Likelihood of exploit | Low |
Description
An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached.
Common consequences
- Availability: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU), DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory), DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
Mitigations
(none listed)
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/407.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html
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