Methods and apparatus to provide secure firmware storage and service access
US7328340B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2141
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to provide secure firmware storage and service access are disclosed. One example method may include receiving a request to execute an instruction in a pre-boot environment, determining an identity of the instruction, determining if an access control list includes an entry corresponding to the instruction, and selectively allowing the execution of the instruction if the access control list includes an entry corresponding to the instruction.
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