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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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