CWE-821: Incorrect Synchronization

Description

The product utilizes a shared resource in a concurrent manner, but it does not correctly synchronize access to the resource.

Submission Date :

Aug. 6, 2010, midnight

Modification Date :

2023-06-29 00:00:00+00:00

Organization :

MITRE
Extended Description

If access to a shared resource is not correctly synchronized, then the resource may not be in a state that is expected by the product. This might lead to unexpected or insecure behaviors, especially if an attacker can influence the shared resource.

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