CWE-1043

Data Element Aggregating an Excessively Large Number of Non-Primitive Elements

BaseIncompleteSimple

The product uses a data element that has an excessively large number of sub-elements with non-primitive data types such as structures or aggregated objects.

Extended description

While the interpretation of "excessively large" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default of 5 sub-elements.

Common consequences1

OtherReduce Performance
This issue can make the product perform more slowly. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.

Relationships1

ChildOfCWE-1093

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