linuxboot / linuxboot/heads

SPI flash BP3-0 bits are not set

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Description

Once the bootblock is more stabilized, the BP3-0 bits should be set to avoid overwriting it and prevent the root of trust from being subverted by a software attack on the flash chip.

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is named in the issue. Start by locating the SPI flash protection setup and the bootblock initialization path; done means the BP3-0 bits are set after bootblock stabilization so the bootblock cannot be overwritten by software.

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Assessment

Domain
embedded-iot, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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