Improper Finite State Machines (FSMs) in Hardware Logic

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Improper Finite State Machines (FSMs) in Hardware Logic
definition
Faulty finite state machines (FSMs) in the hardware logic allow an attacker to put the system in an undefined state, to cause a denial of service (DoS) or gain privileges on the victim's system.

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