CWE-774: Allocation of File Descriptors or Handles Without Limits or Throttling

The product allocates file descriptors or handles on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on how many descriptors can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.

Published:13 May 2009

Organization:MITRE

Modified:11 Dec 2025

Related Weakness

CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling

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