CVE-2024-29039

CVE-2024-29039 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tpm2-tools Project Tpm2-tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-807.

Key facts

Description

tpm2 is the source repository for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM2.0) tools. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate tpm2_checkquote outputs by altering the TPML_PCR_SELECTION in the PCR input file. As a result, digest values are incorrectly mapped to PCR slots and banks, providing a misleading picture of the TPM state. This issue has been patched in version 5.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29039?
tpm2 is the source repository for the Trusted Platform Module (TPM2.0) tools. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate tpm2_checkquote outputs by altering the TPML_PCR_SELECTION in the PCR input file. As a result, digest values are incorrectly mapped to PCR slots and banks, providing a misleading picture of the TPM state. This issue has been patched in version 5.7.
How severe is CVE-2024-29039?
CVE-2024-29039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-29039 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29039?
CVE-2024-29039 affects Tpm2-tools Project Tpm2-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29039?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-29039 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-29039 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26088.
When was CVE-2024-29039 published?
CVE-2024-29039 was published on 2024-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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