Processor Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code

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.


See Also

Comprehensive Categorization: Component Interaction

Weaknesses in this category are related to component interaction.

Behavioral Problems

Weaknesses in this category are related to unexpected behaviors from code that an application uses.

Comprehensive CWE Dictionary

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Weaknesses Introduced During Design

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