CWE-1244

Internal Asset Exposed to Unsafe Debug Access Level or State

High

Description

The product uses physical debug or test interfaces with support for multiple access levels, but it assigns the wrong debug access level to an internal asset, providing unintended access to the asset from untrusted debug agents.

Potential Impact

How to Fix

Architecture and Design

For security-sensitive assets accessible over debug/test interfaces, only allow trusted agents.

Architecture and Design

Apply blinding [REF-1219] or masking techniques in strategic areas.

Implementation

Add shielding or tamper-resistant protections to the device, which increases the difficulty and cost for accessing debug/test interfaces.

Detection Methods

Related Weaknesses

References

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