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Attack Pattern

Exploitation of Firmware or ROM Code with Unpatchable Vulnerabilities

CAPEC-682 · Standard · Draft
An adversary may exploit vulnerable code (i.e., firmware or ROM) that is unpatchable. Unpatchable devices exist due to manufacturers intentionally or inadvertently designing devices incapable of updating their software. Additionally, with updatable devices, the manufacturer may decide not to support the device and stop making updates to their software.
likelihood: Medium severity: High
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Targets These Weaknesses (CWE)

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The underlying weaknesses this attack pattern exploits. Follow into a CWE to see affected CVEs and its relationship tree.
CWE-1277Firmware Not Updateable
CWE-1310Missing Ability to Patch ROM Code
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