CWE-1313: Hardware Allows Activation of Test or Debug Logic at Runtime
Overview
CWE-1313 (Hardware Allows Activation of Test or Debug Logic at Runtime) 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
During runtime, the hardware allows for test or debug logic (feature) to be activated, which allows for changing the state of the hardware. This feature can alter the intended behavior of the system and allow for alteration and leakage of sensitive data by an adversary.
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.
A vulnerability was found in Netis WF-2404 1.1.124EN. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component UART. The manipulation leads to hardware allows activat…
Content submission
Name
Brent Sherman
Organization
Accellera IP Security Assurance (IPSA) Working Group