CWE-1221

Incorrect Register Defaults or Module Parameters

Medium

Description

Hardware description language code incorrectly defines register defaults or hardware Intellectual Property (IP) parameters to insecure values.

Potential Impact

How to Fix

Architecture and Design

During hardware design, all the system parameters and register defaults must be reviewed to identify security sensitive settings.

Implementation

The default values of these security sensitive settings need to be defined as part of the design review phase.

Detection Methods

Related Weaknesses

References

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