18177148. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING FIRMWARE VERSIONS USING SPDM ALIAS CERTIFICATES simplified abstract (Dell Products, L.P.)
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING FIRMWARE VERSIONS USING SPDM ALIAS CERTIFICATES
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Inventor(s)
Dharma Bhushan Ramaiah of Bangalore (IN)
Vineeth Radhakrishnan of Palakkad (IN)
Mini Thottunkal Thankappan of Bangalore (IN)
Shinose Abdul Rahiman of Bangalore (IN)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING FIRMWARE VERSIONS USING SPDM ALIAS CERTIFICATES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18177148 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING FIRMWARE VERSIONS USING SPDM ALIAS CERTIFICATES
The abstract describes a patent application for an Information Handling System (IHS) that uses SPDM alias certificates to identify firmware versions of a firmware image.
- IHS includes a SPDM-enabled device and computer-executable instructions.
- The system receives a request to attest a firmware image and generates an alias certificate using a hash of the firmware.
- The alias certificate is used to attest the version of the firmware image using the version information.
Potential Applications: - Secure firmware verification in Information Handling Systems - Enhanced security in systems that rely on firmware updates
Problems Solved: - Ensures the authenticity and integrity of firmware versions - Provides a secure method for verifying firmware images
Benefits: - Improved security against firmware tampering - Streamlined process for verifying firmware versions
Commercial Applications: - Cybersecurity companies - Technology manufacturers - Information handling system providers
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the use of SPDM alias certificates enhance firmware security? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology in the cybersecurity industry?
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in SPDM technology and firmware verification methods.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to embodiments of the present disclosure, an Information Handling System (IHS), systems and methods for identifying firmware versions of a firmware image using SPDM alias certificates are disclosed. In one embodiment, an IHS includes a Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM)-enabled device conforming to a SPDM specification, and computer-executable instructions to receive a request to attest a firmware image, generate an alias certificate using a hash of the firmware and version information associated with the firmware in response to the request, and using the alias certificate, attest the version of the firmware image using the version information.
