CWE-528: Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere
The product generates a core dump file in a directory, archive, or other resource that is stored, transferred, or otherwise made accessible to unauthorized actors.
How it's found
Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere is a specific, narrowly defined instance of a broader pattern. Testers confirm it with targeted code review and a proof-of-concept input that exercises the exact code path this weakness describes.
Consequences
- Read Application Data, Read Files or Directories
Mitigations
- System Configuration: Protect the core dump files from unauthorized access.
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-528?
The product generates a core dump file in a directory, archive, or other resource that is stored, transferred, or otherwise made accessible to unauthorized actors.
How do you find Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere?
Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere is a specific, narrowly defined instance of a broader pattern. Testers confirm it with targeted code review and a proof-of-concept input that exercises the exact code path this weakness describes.
What is the impact of CWE-528?
Read Application Data, Read Files or Directories
Does TurboPentest test for Exposure of Core Dump File to an Unauthorized Control Sphere?
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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