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CVE-2009-0066

Published: Jan 7, 2009Updated: Apr 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-noinfo
NVD MITRE
7.6CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
2.2%
Top 19.9%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:HAu:NC:CI:CA:C
Exploitability
AV:NAccess Vector
Network
AC:HAccess Complexity
High
Au:NAuthentication
None
Impact
C:CConfidentiality
Complete
I:CIntegrity
Complete
A:CAvailability
Complete
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-noinfo

Affected Products

trusted execution technologyintelHardware Firmware
n/an/a
intelcommercialUSHardware Firmwareaka intel corp.

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

http://blackhat.com/html/bh-dc-09/bh-dc-09-speakers.html#Wojtczuk
blackhat.com
http://invisiblethingslab.com/press/itl-press-2009-01.pdf
invisiblethingslab.com
http://theinvisiblethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/attacking-intel-trusted-execution.html
theinvisiblethings.blogspot.com
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Timeline

Published
Jan 7, 2009
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026

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