View: Weaknesses Addressed by the SEI CERT C Coding Standard
Stable
Type: Graph
Objective
CWE entries in this view (graph) are fully or partially eliminated by following the guidance presented in the online wiki that reflects that current rules and recommendations of the SEI CERT C Coding Standard.
Audience
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | By following the SEI CERT C Coding Standard, developers will be able to fully or partially prevent the weaknesses that are identified in this view. In addition, developers can use a CWE coverage graph to determine which weaknesses are not directly addressed by the standard, which will help identify and resolve remaining gaps in training, tool acquisition, or other approaches for reducing weaknesses. |
| Product Customers | If a software developer claims to be following the SEI CERT C Coding standard, then customers can search for the weaknesses in this view in order to formulate independent evidence of that claim. |
| Educators | Educators can use this view in multiple ways. For example, if there is a focus on teaching weaknesses, the educator could link them to the relevant Secure Coding Standard. |
Relationships
Mapping Notes
Usage: Prohibited
Reasons: View
Rationale:
This entry is a View. Views are not weaknesses and therefore inappropriate to describe the root causes of vulnerabilities.
Comment:
Use this View or other Views to search and navigate for the appropriate weakness.