CWE-511
Logic/Time Bomb
AI Translation Available
The product contains code that is designed to disrupt the legitimate operation of the product (or its environment) when a certain time passes, or when a certain logical condition is met.
Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base
Affected Platforms
Mobile
Extended Description
AI Translation
When the time bomb or logic bomb is detonated, it may perform a denial of service such as crashing the system, deleting critical data, or degrading system response time. This bomb might be placed within either a replicating or non-replicating Trojan horse.
Technical Details
AI Translation
Common Consequences
other
integrity
Impacts
varies by context
alter execution logic
Detection Methods
automated static analysis
Potential Mitigations
Phases:
installation
Descriptions:
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Always verify the integrity of the product that is being installed.