CWE-414: Missing Lock Check
A product does not check to see if a lock is present before performing sensitive operations on a resource.
How it's found
Missing Lock Check 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
- Modify Application Data, DoS: Instability, DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Mitigations
- Architecture and Design/Implementation: Implement a reliable lock mechanism.
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-414?
A product does not check to see if a lock is present before performing sensitive operations on a resource.
How do you find Missing Lock Check?
Missing Lock Check 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-414?
Modify Application Data, DoS: Instability, DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Does TurboPentest test for Missing Lock Check?
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
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Written and reviewed by
Michel Chamberland - Founder & CEO, IntegSec
CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, CEH, GIAC, CCSK · 20+ years in offensive security
Michel has spent 20+ years on offensive security teams including IBM X-Force Red and Trustwave SpiderLabs, leading penetration tests, red team engagements, and breach response for Fortune 500 customers. He is the founder of IntegSec and the architect of TurboPentest.
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