CWE-568: finalize() Method Without super.finalize()
The product contains a finalize() method that does not call super.finalize().
How it's found
finalize() Method Without super.finalize() 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.
The Java Language Specification states that it is a good practice for a finalize() method to call super.finalize().
Consequences
- Quality Degradation
Mitigations
- Implementation: Call the super.finalize() method.
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-568?
The product contains a finalize() method that does not call super.finalize().
How do you find finalize() Method Without super.finalize()?
finalize() Method Without super.finalize() 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-568?
Quality Degradation
Does TurboPentest test for finalize() Method Without super.finalize()?
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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