CWE-583: finalize() Method Declared Public
The product violates secure coding principles for mobile code by declaring a finalize() method public.
How it's found
finalize() Method Declared Public 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.
A product should never call finalize explicitly, except to call super.finalize() inside an implementation of finalize(). In mobile code situations, the otherwise error prone practice of manual garbage collection can become a security threat if an attacker can maliciously invoke a finalize() method because it is declared with public access.
Consequences
- Alter Execution Logic, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Modify Application Data
Mitigations
- Implementation: If you are using finalize() as it was designed, there is no reason to declare finalize() with anything other than protected 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-583?
The product violates secure coding principles for mobile code by declaring a finalize() method public.
How do you find finalize() Method Declared Public?
finalize() Method Declared Public 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-583?
Alter Execution Logic, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Modify Application Data
Does TurboPentest test for finalize() Method Declared Public?
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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