CVE-2021-40327: Medium severity TrustedFirmware Trusted Firmware-m vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2022
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Updated

Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) 1.4.0, when Profile Small is used, has incorrect access control. NSPE can access a secure key (held by the Crypto service) based solely on knowledge of its key ID. For example, there is no authorization check associated with the relationship between a caller and a key owner.

Affected Software

2 affected components
TrustedFirmware Trusted Firmware-m=1.4.0
TrustedFirmware Trusted Firmware-m=1.4.0

Event History

Jan 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40327?

CVE-2021-40327 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its improper access control allowing unauthorized access to secure keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40327?

To fix CVE-2021-40327, update Trusted Firmware-M to a version beyond 1.4.0 that includes proper access control mechanisms.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40327?

CVE-2021-40327 is an access control vulnerability within the Trusted Firmware-M implementation.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-40327?

CVE-2021-40327 affects users of Trusted Firmware-M version 1.4.0 when utilizing the Profile Small configuration.

5

What impact does CVE-2021-40327 have on security?

CVE-2021-40327 allows a Non-Secure Processing Environment (NSPE) to gain unauthorized access to cryptographic keys, compromising secure operations.

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