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Test case 239217

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This version contains mistakes, making it deprecated. Deprecated test cases should not be used for new work. However, They remain in the SARD as a reference to redo previous work. The latest version of this test case is available here.
Old Test Case ID
92008
Type
source code
State
mixed
Status
deprecated
Language
C
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Operating System
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Description

CWE: 244 Failure to Clear Heap Before Release (Heap Inspection)
Sinks: free
GoodSink: Clear the password buffer before releasing the memory from the heap
BadSink : Release password from the heap without first clearing the buffer
Flow Variant: 11 Control flow: if(globalReturnsTrue()) and if(globalReturnsFalse())

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