CWE-769: DEPRECATED: Uncontrolled File Descriptor Consumption
This entry has been deprecated because it was a duplicate of CWE-774. All content has been transferred to CWE-774.
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Overview
CWE-769 (DEPRECATED: Uncontrolled File Descriptor Consumption) 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
2 recorded CVEs are caused by CWE-769 (DEPRECATED: Uncontrolled File Descriptor Consumption). The highest-severity and most recent are shown first. 0 new CWE-769 CVEs have been recorded so far in 2026 (1 in 2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about CWE-769.
What is CWE-769?
This entry has been deprecated because it was a duplicate of CWE-774. All content has been transferred to CWE-774.
What CVEs are caused by CWE-769?
2 recorded CVEs are attributed to CWE-769, including CVE-2025-4001, CVE-2018-0358.