CWE-436

Interpretation Conflict
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Product A handles inputs or steps differently than Product B, which causes A to perform incorrect actions based on its perception of B's state.

Status
incomplete
Abstraction
class

This is generally found in proxies, firewalls, anti-virus software, and other intermediary devices that monitor, allow, deny, or modify traffic based on how the client or server is expected to behave.

Common Consequences

integrity other
Impacts
unexpected state varies by context

Potential Mitigations