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CWE-466: Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range

Base

A function can return a pointer to memory that is outside of the buffer that the pointer is expected to reference.

Consequences

  • Confidentiality, Integrity: Read Memory, Modify Memory

Recent advisories

  • GHSA-x25x-j4w4-7m59 — Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Rang in Jenkins Script Security Plugin

All advisories for CWE-466

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