CWE-1313: Hardware Allows Activation of Test or Debug Logic at Runtime
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During runtime, the hardware allows for test or debug logic (feature) to be activated, which allows for changing the state of the hardware. This feature can alter the intended behavior of the system and allow for alteration and leakage of sensitive data by an adversary.
What the weakness is: CWE-1313 at MITRE. All weaknesses
Related attack patterns (CAPEC): 1
- CAPEC-121 Exploit Non-Production Interfaces Likelihood: Low · Severity: High
The attack patterns MITRE's CAPEC relates to CWE-1313, as MITRE names them. Credits.
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