CWE-1063: Creation of Class Instance within a Static Code Block
A static code block creates an instance of a class.
Overview
This pattern identifies situations where a storable data element or member data element is initialized with a value in a block of code which is declared as static.
Common consequences
What can happen when CWE-1063 is exploited.
Reduce Performance
Affects: Other
This issue can make the product perform more slowly by performing initialization before it is needed. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.
How it happens
When it is introduced
Typically introduced during these phases of the software lifecycle.
Terminology & mappings
Mapped taxonomies
- (ASCPEM-PRF-1)