CWE-436

Overview
  • CWE ID
  • 436
  • CWE Name
  • Interpretation Conflict
  • CWE Abstraction
  • Class
  • CWE structure
  • Simple
  • CWE Status
  • Incomplete
Description
Product A handles inputs or steps differently than Product B, which causes A to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of B's state.
Extended Description
This is generally found in proxies, firewalls, anti-virus software, and other intermediary devices that monitor, allow, deny, or modify traffic based on how the client or server is expected to behave.
Related CWEs
CWE ID View ID Nature Ordinal
435 1000 ChildOf Primary