Assumed-Immutable Data is Stored in Writable Memory
CWE-1282
CVSS severity (NVD, All Time)
Short 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.
Extended description
Best practices to prevent this CWE
Phase: Implementation
All immutable code or data should be programmed into ROM or write-once memory.