CWE-511: Logic/Time Bomb
The product contains code that is designed to disrupt the legitimate operation of the product (or its environment) when a certain time passes, or when a certain logical condition is met.
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Overview
When the time bomb or logic bomb is detonated, it may perform a denial of service such as crashing the system, deleting critical data, or degrading system response time. This bomb might be placed within either a replicating or non-replicating Trojan horse.
Real-world CVEs
1 recorded CVEs are caused by CWE-511 (Logic/Time Bomb). The highest-severity and most recent are shown first.
Common consequences
What can happen when CWE-511 is exploited.
Varies by Context, Alter Execution Logic
Affects: Other, Integrity
How it happens
When it is introduced
Typically introduced during these phases of the software lifecycle.