CVE-2017-16837

tboot: Incorrect validation of certain function pointers

Published Nov 16, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-8011 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:35 PM
Reserved
Nov 15, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 16, 2017, 2:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:09 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 13, 2017, 12:00 AM