System and method for processing requests to alter system security databases and firmware stores in a unified extensible firmware interface-compliant computing device
US9372699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/572
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mechanism for allowing firmware in a UEFI-compliant device to implement the UEFI specification driver signing and Authenticated Variable elements while at the same time protecting the system security database holding the library of approved keys and lists of allowed and forbidden programs from unauthorized modifications is discussed.
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