Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-1260

    CWE-1260: Improper Handling of Overlap Between Protected Memory Ranges

    The product allows address regions to overlap, which can result in the bypassing of intended memory protection.

    Published:10 Feb 2020
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:9 Sep 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-284: Improper Access Control

    CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer