Client code quality issues include buffer overflows in native code, injection vulnerabilities, improper error handling, and insecure data handling. Mobile apps often combine managed code with native components, increasing the attack surface. Poor code quality enables exploitation through reverse engineering.
Follow secure coding guidelines for mobile platforms. Use memory-safe languages where possible. Validate all input before processing. Implement proper error handling without leaking sensitive information. Conduct code reviews and static analysis for security issues.
The same feature written the risky way, then with the fix applied.
How this risk has ranked in each OWASP release.
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#07mobile07-2024 Insufficient Binary Protections
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#07Client Code Quality
