CWE-1087: Class with Virtual Method without a Virtual Destructor
A class contains a virtual method, but the method does not have an associated virtual destructor.
How it's found
Class with Virtual Method without a Virtual Destructor is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
Consequences
- Reduce Reliability: This issue can prevent the product from running reliably, e.g. due to undefined behavior. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability.
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-1087?
A class contains a virtual method, but the method does not have an associated virtual destructor.
How do you find Class with Virtual Method without a Virtual Destructor?
Class with Virtual Method without a Virtual Destructor is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
What is the impact of CWE-1087?
Reduce Reliability: This issue can prevent the product from running reliably, e.g. due to undefined behavior. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this reliability problem might introduce a vulnerability.
Does TurboPentest test for Class with Virtual Method without a Virtual Destructor?
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
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