CWE-607: Public Static Final Field Holding a Mutable Object
Final in Java stops reassignment, not mutation. A public static final array or list can still be changed by any code. How to keep shared constants safe.
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Final in Java stops reassignment, not mutation. A public static final array or list can still be changed by any code. How to keep shared constants safe.
When a packet or request decides how many times a loop runs, a crafted value can pin a CPU. How CWE-606 shows up in parsers and what to do about it.
Letting several sockets bind one port can let a local process steal packets or impersonate your service. What SO_REUSEADDR really allows and how to limit it.
When the login check lives in client code, a modified client just skips it. Why authentication must happen on the server, with real examples from MITRE.
If the server trusts the browser or app to enforce a rule, an attacker simply changes the client. Why every check must be repeated on the server.
An open redirect turns your trusted domain into a launchpad for phishing and OAuth theft. How the bug works, how to test for it, and how to fix it properly.
A servlet that lets an exception escape can send stack traces, query text, and version details to the browser. Catch everything and show a plain error.
Short session IDs are easier to guess, and a guessed ID is a stolen session. What CWE-6 means for Java apps and what to check.
Trusting a certificate without calling SSL_get_verify_result lets a spoofed host pass as a trusted one. What to check in OpenSSL client code.
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