CVE-2009-0066
CVE-2009-0066 is a high-severity vulnerability in Intel Trusted Execution Technology with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Intel Trusted Execution Technology
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-0066?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2009-0066?
- CVE-2009-0066 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-0066 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-0066?
- CVE-2009-0066 affects Intel Trusted Execution Technology. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-0066?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-0066 published?
- CVE-2009-0066 was published on 2009-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blackhat.com/html/bh-dc-09/bh-dc-09-speakers.html#Wojtczuk
- http://invisiblethingslab.com/press/itl-press-2009-01.pdf
- http://theinvisiblethings.blogspot.com/2009/01/attacking-intel-trusted-execution.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33119
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:trusted_execution_technology:_nil_:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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