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CVE-2009-0066

7.6 · HIGH

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Intel system software for Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) allow attackers to bypass intended loader integrity protections, as demonstrated by exploitation…

Published Jan 7, 2009intelEPSS 2.19%

Overview

CVE-2009-0066 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting intel trusted_execution_technology. It was published on January 7, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Intel system software for Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) allow attackers to bypass intended loader integrity protections, as demonstrated by exploitation of tboot. NOTE: as of 20090107, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, because it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update trusted_execution_technology to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refblackhat.com/html/bh-dc-09/bh-dc-09-speakers.html#WojtczukRefinvisiblethingslab.com/press/itl-press-2009-01.pdfReftheinvisiblethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/attacking-intel-trusted-execution.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33119Refblackhat.com/html/bh-dc-09/bh-dc-09-speakers.html#WojtczukRefinvisiblethingslab.com/press/itl-press-2009-01.pdfReftheinvisiblethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/attacking-intel-trusted-execution.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33119

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0066?

CVE-2009-0066 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting intel trusted_execution_technology. It was published on January 7, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0066?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0066?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update trusted_execution_technology to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0066?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0066 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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