CWE-733 Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-733

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-733. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC Related Weaknesses
Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-99 Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection')
CWE-118 Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error')
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
CWE-302 Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data
CWE-680 Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow
CWE-697 Incorrect Comparison
CWE-733 Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-118 Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error')
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
CWE-680 Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow
CWE-697 Incorrect Comparison
CWE-733 Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
Overflow Variables and Tags
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-118 Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error')
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
CWE-680 Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow
CWE-697 Incorrect Comparison
CWE-733 Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
Buffer Overflow in an API Call
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-118 Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error')
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
CWE-680 Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow
CWE-697 Incorrect Comparison
CWE-733 Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
CWE-118 Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error')
CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
CWE-680 Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow
CWE-697 Incorrect Comparison
CWE-733 Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code

About CWE-733: Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code

CWE-733 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-733 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

Explore related attack patterns, best practices, and expert recommendations on this page. By understanding CWE-733, you can enhance your security posture and better protect your applications against exploitation.