CWE-1037: Processor Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code

Description

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.

Potential Impact

Integrity: Bypass Protection Mechanism

Detection Methods

White Box: In theory this weakness can be detected through the use of white box testing techniques where specifically crafted test cases are used in conjunction with debuggers to verify the order of statements b...

Related Weaknesses

References

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