CWE-483
Incorrect Block Delimitation
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The code does not explicitly delimit a block that is intended to contain 2 or more statements, creating a logic error.
Status
draft
Abstraction
base
Likelihood
low
Affected Platforms
C
C++
Extended Description
AI Translation
In some languages, braces (or other delimiters) are optional for blocks. When the delimiter is omitted, it is possible to insert a logic error in which a statement is thought to be in a block but is not. In some cases, the logic error can have security implications.
Technical Details
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Common Consequences
confidentiality
integrity
availability
Impacts
alter execution logic
Detection Methods
automated static analysis
Potential Mitigations
Phases:
implementation
Descriptions:
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Always use explicit block delimitation and use static-analysis technologies to enforce this practice.