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Latest revision as of 23:29, 7 April 2009

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#REDIRECT Failure to follow guideline/specification



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Description

This synchronized block contains no statements; it is unlikely the synchronization achieves the intended effect.

Synchronization in Java can be tricky. An empty synchronized block is often a sign that a programmer is wrestling with synchronization but has not yet achieved the result they intend.


Risk Factors

TBD

Examples

synchronized(this) { }

Related Attacks


Related Vulnerabilities

Related Controls


Related Technical Impacts


References

TBD