Reliance on Machine-Dependent Data Representation
Incomplete Base
Structure: Simple
Description
The code uses a data representation that relies on low-level data representation or constructs that may vary across different processors, physical machines, OSes, or other physical components.
This issue makes it more difficult to maintain and/or port the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.
Common Consequences 1
Scope: Other
Impact: Reduce Maintainability
References 1
Providing a Framework for Effective Software Quality Assessment
Robert A. Martin and Lawrence H. Shafer
07-1996
ID: REF-963