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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

ID: CWE-120

STIX ID: weakness--7d83b5bf-4791-5ddf-9cfc-b90977b45bc2

Created At: 2006-07-19

Modified: 2026-01-21

Common Consequences: Integrity, Confidentiality, Availability, Availability

Likelihood of Exploit: High

Modes of Introduction: Implementation