Dell products, l.p. (20240296226). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING FIRMWARE VERSIONS USING SPDM ALIAS CERTIFICATES simplified abstract

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING FIRMWARE VERSIONS USING SPDM ALIAS CERTIFICATES

Organization Name

dell products, l.p.

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)

Rama Rao Bisa

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 20240296226 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING FIRMWARE VERSIONS USING SPDM ALIAS CERTIFICATES

The abstract describes a patent application for an information handling system that identifies firmware versions using SPDM alias certificates.

  • Simplified Explanation: The patent application discusses a system that uses SPDM alias certificates to identify firmware versions.
  • Key Features and Innovation:

- Information handling system with SPDM-enabled device - Generates alias certificates using firmware hash and version information - Attests firmware version using alias certificates

  • Potential Applications:

- Secure firmware verification in electronic devices - Ensuring authenticity and integrity of firmware updates - Enhancing cybersecurity measures in information handling systems

  • Problems Solved:

- Verifying firmware versions securely - Preventing unauthorized firmware modifications - Ensuring system integrity and security

  • Benefits:

- Enhanced security for firmware updates - Reliable verification of firmware versions - Protection against malicious firmware alterations

  • Commercial Applications:

- Cybersecurity companies - Electronic device manufacturers - Information technology firms

  • Questions about Firmware Version Identification:

1. How does the system ensure the authenticity of the firmware version? - The system uses alias certificates generated using firmware hash and version information to attest the firmware version securely.

2. What are the potential implications of using SPDM alias certificates for firmware identification? - Using SPDM alias certificates can enhance cybersecurity measures and ensure the integrity of firmware updates in electronic devices.


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.

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