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Description
Immutable data, such as a first-stage bootloader, device identifiers, and “write-once” configuration settings are stored in writable memory that can be re-programmed or updated in the field.
Modes of Introduction:
– Implementation
Related Weaknesses
Consequences
Integrity: Varies by Context
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Implementation
Description:
All immutable code or data should be programmed into ROM or write-once memory.