CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-16837

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In tboot versions up to 1.9.6, certain function pointers are not validated, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. This allows local users to overwrite dynamic PCRs of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) by hooking these function pointers.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk to system integrity, as local users can manipulate the TPM, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update tboot to version 1.9.6 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures to protect the TPM.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Certain function pointers in Trusted Boot (tboot) through 1.9.6 are not validated and can cause arbitrary code execution, which allows local users to overwrite dynamic PCRs of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) by hooking these function pointers.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS