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CWE-606: Unchecked Input for Loop Condition

Base Draft

The product does not properly check inputs that are used for loop conditions, potentially leading to a denial of service or other consequences because of excessive looping.

How to prevent it (2 mitigations)
  1. Implementation

    Do not use user-controlled data for loop conditions.

  2. Implementation

    Perform input validation.

Source: MITRE CWE-606

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  • High 7.7

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  • High 7.7

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  • High 7.5
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