CWE-135: Incorrect Calculation of Multi-Byte String Length
low-riskThe product does not correctly calculate the length of strings that can contain wide or multi-byte characters.
Abstraction: Base
Common Consequences
Integrity
→
Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Availability
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Read Memory
Confidentiality
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Read Memory
Detection Methods
Automated Static Analysis
Automated static analysis, commonly referred to as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), can find some instances of this weakness by analyzing source code (or binary/compiled code) without having to execute it. Typically, this is done by building a model of data flow and control flow, then searching for potentially-vulnerable patterns that connect "sources" (origins of input) with "sinks" (destinations where the data interacts with external components, a lower layer such as the OS, etc.)
Real-World Examples (2)
| CVE | CVSS | EPSS | KEV |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-34831 | 4.8 | 0.0% | — |
| CVE-2026-0810 | 7.1 | 0.0% | — |
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Active Threat
0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability
0/50 · Minimal