CWE-733: 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.

Submission Date :

Oct. 1, 2008, midnight

Modification Date :

2023-06-29 00:00:00+00:00

Organization :

MITRE

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