CWE-1037— Processor Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
The developer builds a security-critical protection mechanism into the software, but the processor optimizes the execution of the program such that the mechanism is removed or modified.— MITRE CWE catalog
5 active CVEs classified under this weakness category. Sourced from NVD, GHSA, and vendor advisories. Full definition on MITRE →
CVEs classified under CWE-1037page 1 of 1
- CVE-2024-37985MEDIUMCVSS 5.9EG 5.92024-09-17
Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-45335HIGHCVSS 8.4EG 8.42024-10-22
Trend Micro Antivirus One, version 3.10.4 and below contains a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to use a specifically crafted virus to allow itself to bypass and evade a virus scan detection.
- CVE-2025-26636MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52025-07-08
Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2025-48809MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52025-07-08
Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2025-48810MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52025-07-08
Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Windows Secure Kernel Mode allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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