PL or SQL : Resource leak

Classification

CWE CWE-459 CWE-772 CWE-775

Overview

The application fails to release a system resource (e.g., a file handle). This may lead to unstable performance and denial of service attacks.

Resource leaks usually happen either due to an exceptional condition, or due to confusion over which part of the program is responsible for releasing the resource.

References

  1. DBMS_LOB - docs.oracle.com
  2. CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
  3. CWE-459
  4. CWE-772
  5. CWE-775