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

Common Consequences

availability
Impacts
dos: resource consumption (cpu) dos: resource consumption (memory) dos: resource consumption (other)

Potential Mitigations

Functional Areas

cryptography