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Missing Synchronization

CWE-820 · Base · Incomplete

The product utilizes a shared resource in a concurrent manner but does not attempt to synchronize access to the resource.

Extended description

If access to a shared resource is not synchronized, then the resource may not be in a state that is expected by the product. This might lead to unexpected or insecure behaviors, especially if an attacker can influence the shared resource.

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