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CWE-1223Race Condition for Write-Once Attributes
Category: logic
Description
A write-once register in hardware design is programmable by an untrusted software component earlier than the trusted software component, resulting in a race condition issue.
Common consequences· 1
- Access Control — Bypass Protection MechanismSystem configuration cannot be programmed in a secure way.
Potential mitigations· 1
- [Architecture and Design]During hardware design, all register write-once or sticky fields must be evaluated for proper configuration.
Related CAPEC attack patterns· 1
References
Exploits (incoming)1
| Type | Target | Confidence | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| AttackPattern | Leveraging Race Conditionscapec-26 | 100% | live |
Related by meaning· 6
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