Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code
The developer builds a security-critical protection mechanism into the software, but the compiler optimizes the program such that the mechanism is removed or modified.
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This category identifies Software Fault Patterns (SFPs) within the Compiler cluster.
Weaknesses in this category are related to unexpected behaviors from code that an application uses.
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This view (slice) covers issues that are found in C++ programs that are not common to all languages.
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