REDHAT-BUG-2458889: Medium severity Keylime Keylime verifier (push model) vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2026
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Updated

Keylime verifier uses a hardcoded challenge nonce for TPM quote attestation instead of generating a cryptographically random value. An attacker with root access on an enrolled monitored machine (where the Keylime agent runs) can stockpile valid TPM quotes using tpm2quote with the known nonce during the push attestation timeout window (defaulting to 10 seconds). The attacker can then compromise the system and replay these quotes to evade detection. Only the push model deployment is affected, the pull model does not use the affected code.

Requirements for exploitation: Root access on a legitimate, monitored machine (running a previously enrolled Keylime agent). The attacker stops the agent, generates quotes via tpm2quote with the known nonce (system still clean, so PCR values are trusted), starts a replacement agent before the ~10s timeout expires, then compromises the system. Each stockpiled quote is usable once (clock monotonicity check prevents reuse).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Keylime Keylime verifier (push model)

Event History

Apr 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2458889?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2458889 is considered high due to the potential for an attacker with root access to compromise TPM quotes.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2458889?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2458889, update the Keylime verifier to a version that implements the use of cryptographically random nonces for TPM quote attestation.

3

What kind of access does an attacker need to exploit REDHAT-BUG-2458889?

An attacker needs root access on an enrolled monitored machine where the Keylime agent runs to exploit REDHAT-BUG-2458889.

4

What is the main risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-2458889?

The main risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-2458889 is the potential for attackers to stockpile valid TPM quotes by exploiting the hardcoded nonce.

5

Which versions of Keylime are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2458889?

The affected software version is the Keylime verifier (push model) that utilizes a hardcoded challenge nonce.

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