CVE-2020-26933: High severity trusted computing group trusted platform module (tpm) vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2020
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Updated

Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module Library Family 2.0 Library Specification Revisions 1.38 through 1.59 has Incorrect Access Control during a non-orderly TPM shut-down that uses USEDAUSED. Improper initialization of this shut-down may result in susceptibility to a dictionary attack.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Trustedcomputinggroup Trusted Platform Module=2.0-revision_1.38
Trustedcomputinggroup Trusted Platform Module=2.0-revision_1.40
Trustedcomputinggroup Trusted Platform Module=2.0-revision_1.59

Event History

Nov 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26933?

The severity of CVE-2020-26933 is high.

2

How does CVE-2020-26933 affect Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module Library Family 2.0?

CVE-2020-26933 affects Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module Library Family 2.0 by allowing incorrect access control during a non-orderly TPM shut-down.

3

How can CVE-2020-26933 be exploited?

CVE-2020-26933 can be exploited through a dictionary attack.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-26933?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-26933 is 665.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-26933?

To fix CVE-2020-26933, ensure that the Trusted Platform Module Library Family 2.0 is updated to the latest version.

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