CWE-1037
Processor Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
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The developer builds a security-critical protection mechanism into the software, but the processor optimizes the execution of the program such that the mechanism is removed or modified.
Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base
Likelihood
low
Affected Platforms
Processor Hardware
Technical Details
AI Translation
Common Consequences
integrity
Impacts
bypass protection mechanism
Detection Methods
white box