CWE-1234: Hardware Internal or Debug Modes Allow Override of Locks
Overview
CWE-1234 (Hardware Internal or Debug Modes Allow Override of Locks) documents a weakness type used across vulnerability databases and security assessments. Use the sections below for definition, context, and mapped CVEs.
Security impact
Security impact: Depends on product and context; use CVE records, severity scores, and MITRE guidance to prioritize.
Description
System configuration protection may be bypassed during debug mode.
Applicable platforms
Kind
Name
Class
Prevalence
OS / CPE
language
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Not Language-Specific
Undetermined
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operating_system
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Not OS-Specific
Undetermined
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architecture
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Not Architecture-Specific
Undetermined
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technology
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Not Technology-Specific
Undetermined
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Related CVEs in this database
These CVEs are mapped to this weakness in this database and kept for traceability and search.
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