Initialize variables explicitly
Summary
All the variables in the source code must be explicitly initialized.
Description
Uninitialized variables can lead to undefined behavior, unpredictable outcomes, and potential security vulnerabilities. Explicit initialization helps to mitigate the risk of using variables before they have been assigned with a valid value, reducing the likelihood of bugs and vulnerabilities, such as buffer overflows or memory corruption.
Supported In
This requirement is verified in following services
| Plan | Supported |
|---|---|
| Essential | 🔴 |
| Advanced | 🟢 |
References
- CWE™-456. Missing initialization of a variable
- CWE™-457. Use of uninitialized variable
- CERT-C-EXP33-C. Do not read uninitialized memory
- MITRE ATT&CK®-M1013. Application developer guidance
- ISO/IEC 27002-8_28. Secure coding
- NIST SSDF-PW_5_1. Archive and protect each software release
- OWASP SAMM-ST. Security Testing
- C2M2-9_4_d. Implement software security for cybersecurity architecture
- ISO/IEC 27001-8_28. Secure coding
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