CWE-515

Covert Storage Channel

High

Description

A covert storage channel transfers information through the setting of bits by one program and the reading of those bits by another. What distinguishes this case from that of ordinary operation is that the bits are used to convey encoded information.

Potential Impact

How to Fix

Implementation

Ensure that all reserved fields are set to zero before messages are sent and that no unnecessary information is included.

Related Weaknesses

References

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