CWE-1102: Reliance on Machine-Dependent Data Representation
The code uses a data representation that relies on low-level data representation or constructs that may vary across different processors, physical machines, OSes, or other physical components.
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Overview
CWE-1102 (Reliance on Machine-Dependent Data Representation) is a base-level software weakness catalogued by MITRE in the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE). It describes a recurring type of mistake that can lead to exploitable security vulnerabilities.
Real-world CVEs
1 recorded CVEs are caused by CWE-1102 (Reliance on Machine-Dependent Data Representation). The highest-severity and most recent are shown first. 0 new CWE-1102 CVEs have been recorded so far in 2026 (1 in 2025).
Common consequences
What can happen when CWE-1102 is exploited.
Reduce Maintainability
Affects: Other
This issue makes it more difficult to maintain and/or port the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.
How it happens
When it is introduced
Typically introduced during these phases of the software lifecycle.