ARMmbed / ARMmbed/uvisor

Secure Box Signing/Authentication

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Dominant language
C
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Forks
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Description

Having the ability to authenticate a box before loading it seems like the first logical step towards dynamically loaded boxes and remote updating of individual boxes.

Why should we be forced to re-link and restart every time we want to change some code?

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Research direction

The issue names no file, test, or entry point. Begin by locating the box-loading path and understanding how boxes are currently authenticated, then determine the requirements for authenticating a box before loading. Done would require an agreed design for secure dynamic loading and remote updates.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
embedded-iot, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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