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CVE-2021-40327 (GCVE-0-2021-40327)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-01-13 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-04 02:27
VLAI
Summary
Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) 1.4.0, when Profile Small is used, has incorrect access control. NSPE can access a secure key (held by the Crypto service) based solely on knowledge of its key ID. For example, there is no authorization check associated with the relationship between a caller and a key owner.
Severity
5.9 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • n/a
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