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CWE-1246 – Improper Write Handling in Limited-write Non-Volatile Memories

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Description

The product does not implement or incorrectly implements wear leveling operations in limited-write non-volatile memories.

Modes of Introduction:

– Architecture and Design

 

 

Related Weaknesses

CWE-664

 

Consequences

Availability: DoS: Instability

 

Potential Mitigations

Phase: Architecture and Design, Implementation, Testing

Effectiveness: High

Description: 

Include secure wear leveling algorithms and ensure they may not be bypassed.

CVE References