CWE-820

Missing Synchronization
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The product utilizes a shared resource in a concurrent manner but does not attempt to synchronize access to the resource.

Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base

If access to a shared resource is not synchronized, then the resource may not be in a state that is expected by the product. This might lead to unexpected or insecure behaviors, especially if an attacker can influence the shared resource.

Common Consequences

integrity confidentiality other
Impacts
modify application data read application data alter execution logic

Potential Mitigations