Category: SEI CERT C Coding Standard - Guidelines 02. Declarations and Initialization (DCL)
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Summary
Weaknesses in this category are related to the rules and recommendations in the Declarations and Initialization (DCL) section of the SEI CERT C Coding Standard.
Membership
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-562 | Return of Stack Variable Address | A function returns the address of a stack variable, which will cause unintended program behavior, typically in the form of a crash. |
| CWE-1154 | Weaknesses Addressed by the SEI CERT C Coding Standard | 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. |
Vulnerability Mapping Notes
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Rationale:
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Comment:
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