CWE-733 - Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
CWE-733
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Incomplete
- Weakness Name
Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
- Description
The developer builds a security-critical protection mechanism into the software, but the compiler optimizes the program such that the mechanism is removed or modified.
- Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control, Other
Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism, Other
- Related Weaknesses
- Release Date:
- 2008-10-14
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2024-02-29
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