Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-770

    CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

    The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

    Published:13 May 2009
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption

    CWE-665: Improper Initialization

    CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption