CVE-2024-29039

Missing check in tpm2_checkquote allows attackers to misrepresent the TPM state

Description

tpm2 is the source repository for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM2.0) tools. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate tpm2_checkquote outputs by altering the TPML_PCR_SELECTION in the PCR input file. As a result, digest values are incorrectly mapped to PCR slots and banks, providing a misleading picture of the TPM state. This issue has been patched in version 5.7.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: tpm2-software tpm2-tools
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/tpm2-software/tpm2-tools/security/advisories/GHSA-8rjm-5f5f-h4q6
https://github.com/tpm2-software/tpm2-tools/releases/tag/5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29039?
CVE-2024-29039 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-29039?
To fix CVE-2024-29039, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-29039 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-29039 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-29039?
CVE-2024-29039 affects tpm2-software tpm2-tools.
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