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CWE-1224: Improper Restriction of Write-Once Bit Fields

Base Incomplete

The hardware design control register "sticky bits" or write-once bit fields are improperly implemented, such that they can be reprogrammed by software.

How to prevent it (1 mitigation)

  1. Architecture and Design

    During hardware design, all register write-once or sticky fields must be evaluated for proper configuration.

Source: MITRE CWE-1224

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  • High 8.7
    CVE-2022-23005

    Host Boot ROM Code Vulnerability in Systems Implementing UFS Boot Feature

    Western Digital has identified a weakness in the UFS standard that could result in a security vulnerability. This vulnerability may exist in some systems where the Host boot ROM code implements the UFS Boot feature to boot from UFS compliant storage devices. …