CWE-1274: Improper Access Control for Volatile Memory Containing Boot Code
Overview
CWE-1274 (Improper Access Control for Volatile Memory Containing Boot Code) 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
The product conducts a secure-boot process that transfers bootloader code from Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) into Volatile Memory (VM), but it does not have sufficient access control or other protections for the Volatile Memory.
Applicable platforms
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OS / CPE
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architecture
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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.
Improper input validation in the AMD OverDrive (AOD) System Management Mode (SMM) module could allow a privileged attacker to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially resulting in loss of confidenti…
Improper input validation in system management mode (SMM) could allow a privileged attacker to overwrite stack memory leading to arbitrary code execution.
A vulnerability in the boot process of Blurams Flare Camera version 24.1114.151.929 and earlier allows a physically proximate attacker to hijack the boot mechanism and gain a bootloader shell via the …
The Chassis Management Board in Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allows a physically proximate attacker to persistently modify firmware and influence …
Flock Safety Bravo Edge AI Compute Device BRAVO_00.00_local_20241017 ships with its bootloader unlocked. This permits bypass of Android Verified Boot (AVB) and allows direct modification of partitions…
The signature check in the Nokia ASIK AirScale system module version 474021A.101 can be bypassed allowing an attacker to run modified firmware. This could result in the execution of a malicious ker…
A vulnerability exists in Nokia’s ASIK AirScale system module (versions 474021A.101 and 474021A.102) that could allow an attacker to place a script on the file system accessible from Linux. A script …
Previous names
Insufficient Protections on the Volatile Memory Containing Boot Code(2021-10-28)