CWE-407
Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity
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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.
Status
incomplete
Abstraction
class
Likelihood
low
Affected Platforms
Technical Details
AI Translation
Common Consequences
availability
Impacts
dos: resource consumption (cpu)
dos: resource consumption (memory)
dos: resource consumption (other)
Potential Mitigations
Functional Areas
cryptography